UPDATE - RE-OPENED; LA 471: 2.7 miles north of the US 71 Intersection; Grant Parish; Pipe Replacement; Road Closure with Detour
Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 3:34:32 PM
***7/21/2016
UPDATE
Work is completed.
Road is re-opened.***

Grant Parish, LA 471
Cross Drain Replacement Mile Post 0.5
Control Section 123-01
LA 471: approximately 2.7 miles north of the US 71 intersection

7-13-2016

Grant Parish, LA 471
Cross Drain Replacement Mile Post 0.5
Control Section 123-01

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on July 20th, 2016 at 8:00 am, LA 471 will be closed approximately 2.7 miles north of the US 71 intersection. The intent of this closure is to remove deteriorated double barrel 36 inch metal pipes and replace with a 72 inch metal pipe. This closure is expected to last 7 days.

Permit/Detour section
The roadway will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the pipe replacement. The detour route is as stated:

Northbound traffic on LA 471 will detour North on US 71, then North on LA 1240, then East on La 122, back to LA 471.

Southbound traffic on LA 471 will detour West on LA 122, then South on LA 1240, then South on US 71, back to LA 471.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through all construction sites 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, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @cenlatraffic for further information.

Media Contact
Ms. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
Email Address: cindy.dorfner@la.gov

Project Contact Information
Jeff Mercer, Parish Maintenance Specialist
Office # 318-561-5164
Email Address: Jeffery.Mercer@LA.GOV