Gillis Long Bridge (Jackson St. Bridge); Alexandria/Pineville, Rapides Parish, H.000579; Bridge Closure and Maintenance
Monday, May 23, 2016 at 3:33:56 PM
**5/23/16**
** Jackson Street Bridge; Rapides Parish; Hwy 165-B;
Bridge #08400150100111;
Project H.000579;
Control Section 015-01**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Tuesday May 31st, 2016 at 8:00 AM, the Gillis W. Long Bridge (also known as the Jackson Street Bridge), US 165-B over the Red River, will be closed to all vehicular, pedestrian, and maritime traffic until Thursday, June 2nd 2016 at 8:00 PM. The closure will also be in affect from Tuesday, June 7th at 8:00 AM until Thursday, June 9th at 8:00 PM. The purpose of this closure is to allow for the replacement of electrical and mechanical components which will improve the future operation of the bridge.
PERMIT DETOUR SECTION
Alexandria Suggested Detour
Northbound:
Jackson Street (LA 1203-A/ US 165) traffic is to detour onto Bolton Avenue (US 165/ LA 1/ LA 28), which then turns into Bringhurst Street, traffic is to exit onto Casson Street (LA 1/ LA 28 - North) then merging onto US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge).
Southbound:
Exit US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge) onto Winn Street (LA 1/ LA 28 – South) then turn right onto Bringhurst Street (LA 1/ LA 28/ US 165), which then turns into Bolton Avenue, traffic is to then exit onto Jackson Street (LA 1203-A/ US 165).
Pineville Suggested Detour
Southbound:
Main Street (US 165) traffic is to detour onto E. Shamrock Avenue (LA 1250) and then merge onto US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge).
Northbound:
Exit US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge) onto E. Shamrock Avenue (LA 1250) then exit onto Main Street (US 165).
No permitted loads will be allowed during the bridge closure.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.
Project Contact
Steve Buskie P.E.
Office # (318) 561-5213
steve.buskie@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov