UPDATE: REOPENED – I-49 northbound & southbound between mile markers 161 & 163, DeSoto Parish
Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 9:39:56 AM
UPDATE: REOPENED – I-49 northbound & southbound between mile markers 161 & 163, DeSoto Parish
UPDATE: The northbound and southbound lanes of I-49, between mile markers 161 and 163, in DeSoto Parish have been REOPENED.
Please be advised of the next scheduled closure for the same section of I-49, set for Monday, May 15, 2017 between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Original notification:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that on Friday, May 12, 2017 and on Monday, May 15, 2017, the northbound and southbound lanes of I-49 between mile markers 161 and 163, just south of the US 371/LA 177 interchange in DeSoto Parish, will be closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
This work is associated with the movement of AEP’s Dolet Hills Mining equipment.
The lane closures will happen on Friday night and Monday night only, not Friday THROUGH Monday.
Alternate Route: I-49 northbound traffic will be detoured to LA 174 east, Exit 155. I-49 southbound traffic will be detoured to US 371 east, Exit 162. Detour signs will be in place.
Restriction/Permits: Roadway closed
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through construction sites and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
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, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 04
Phone (318)549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov