LA 498; Rapides Parish
Friday, January 05, 2018 at 3:26:59 PM
LA 498; Alexandria; Air Base Road; Rapides Parish
Mile Post 0.400; Control Section 840-22
DOT # 447-729S
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 498, Alexandria, Air Base Road, Rapides Parish, will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad track. The work is being done at milepost 0.400 and is on control section 840-22.
The closures will start on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 7:00 AM with a re-opening to traffic at 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 7, 2018. The closure is for Union Pacific Railroad to replace the cross ties thru the crossing.
Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time.
Detour Route:
The detour will be LA 498 to LA 1 north to Rapides Station Road to I-49 South to LA 498. The detour can accept oversized loads.
The detour route will be identified with proper markings for the general public. All emergency agencies will be notified of the road 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
Gretchen B. Ferguson
District 08 – Rapides
Office: 318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information