UPDATE RE:OPENED: Jackson Street Bridge; Alexandria-Pineville; Rapides Parish; Hwy 165: Bridge Closure
Saturday, January 07, 2017 at 10:31:18 AM
1/7/2016
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that the Jackson Street Bridge over the Red River is re-opened to traffic.
1/6/2017
** Jackson Street Bridge; Rapides Parish; Hwy 165;
Alexandria-Pineville;
Bridge #08400150100111;
Control Section 015-01**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that the Jackson Street Bridge over the Red River is closed effective immediately to inclement weather conditions.
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.
Safety Reminder
DOTD urges motorists to use extra caution when traveling on roadways during hazardous weather conditions and stay off the roads whenever possible. Motorists should drive slowly and carefully, and avoid driving while distracted. Always allow for extra driving time, reduce speeds when visibility is low, and make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles. Also, look out for black ice - a thin, transparent layer of ice accumulation that can be visually hard to detect on bridges, overpasses, off-ramps and in shady spots. As always, DOTD reminds motorists to buckle up and refrain from drinking and driving.
Parish Contact(s):
Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: 318-561-5191
Roger Moore
Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist
Office: 318-561-5270
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov