**LANES RE-OPENED**; I-49 Northbound and Southbound Lanes; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 4:50:25 PM
4:50P.M., Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that the Southbound Lanes at Exit 56 and the Northbound Lanes at Exit 46, of I-49, are NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Contact:
Jesse DuBois, Engineering Technician 7
Traffic Section- Signs, Signal, and Striping
318-561-5113
Jesse.DuBois@la.gov

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May 22, 2018

**UPDATE**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that the Southbound Lane at Exit 56 and the Northbound Lane at Exit 46, of I-49, have been closed due to an overturned 18 wheeler.

Permit/Detour section
Southbound Lane Detour: LA 181 to US 71 to LA 29 to LA 106
Northbound Lane Detour: LA 106 to LA 29 to US 71 to LA 181

Parish Contact
Jesse DuBois, Engineering Technician 7
Traffic Section- Signs, Signal, and Striping
318-561-5113
Jesse.DuBois@la.gov

**ATTENTION**
EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE

I-49 Southbound; Rapides Parish
Milepost 56.5; Control Section 455-05

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public of an Emergency Lane Closure on I-49 southbound left lane at milepost 56.5, Rapides parish. One lane will be closed today due to an accident. Drivers may experience delays during peak traffic times.

Permit/Detour section
One lane will be open.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the 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, 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.

Parish Contact
Jesse DuBois, Engineering Technician 7
Traffic Section- Signs, Signal, and Striping
318-561-5113
Jesse.DuBois@la.gov