US 71; Northbound Lane Closure; Avoyelles Parish
Friday, June 01, 2018 at 11:22:37 AM
US 71; Avoyelles Parish
Mile Post 30.526; Control Section 008-07
Approx. 3.236 miles north of the St. Landry/Avoyelles Parish line
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that US 71, Avoyelles Parish, will have a lane closure approximately 3.2 miles north of the St. Landry/Avoyelles Parish Line. The work is being done at milepost 30.526 and is on control section 008-07.
The Northbound lane will be closed on Monday, June 4, 2018 from 6:00 AM till 8:00 PM. The closure is for Union Pacific to load old bridge material from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
Permit/Detour section
One lane of traffic will remain open to traffic during this time. Contractor has been instructed to open roadway (both lanes) to any oversize loads or emergency agencies that may come thru the lane closure due to short notice of the lane 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 – Avoyelles
318-561-5110