LA 1; Rapides Parish
Monday, July 17, 2017 at 11:45:26 AM
LA 1; Rapides Parish
4.3 Miles North of LA 498
Mile Post 274.3
Control Section 053-0 1


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 1 will be closed to thru traffic from 6:00am, Monday, July 24, 2017 until 6:00am, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, to accommodate drainage work 4.3 miles north of LA 498.

Permit/Detour section
Northbound traffic detour will be from LA 1 to right on Rapides Station Rd. to left on I-49 North to Exit 98. Southbound traffic detour will be from LA 1 to I-49 South to Exit 94 to right on Rapides Station Rd. Northbound I-49 Welcome Center traffic detour exit 98. Southbound I-49 Welcome Center traffic detour exit 99.

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

Christopher Soileau; District 08 Construction Coordinator
Phone# 318-561-5111 Chris.Soileau2@la.gov

Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone# 337-262-6133 deidra.druilhet@la.gov