**UPDATE: RAMP OPEN: US 165 Northbound Off Ramp to I-20 Westbound in Ouachita Parish
Friday, December 14, 2018 at 3:53:59 PM
**UPDATE: US 165 NB Ramp Now Open to Traffic ***

The US 165 NB Off Ramp to I-20 WB is now open. No further closures are anticipated.


**UPDATE: US 165 NB Ramp Now Open to Traffic ***

US 165 NB Off Ramp to I-20 WB will be open to traffic November 21st – 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday and close again Monday, November 26th for five additional days.


**UPDATE: Lane Closure Postponed til Wednesday, November 14th due to weather

LANE CLOSURE: US 165 Northbound Off Ramp to I-20 Westbound in Ouachita Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the US 165 Northbound Off Ramp to I-20 Westbound in Ouachita Parish is open as of today, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, but will close again on Monday, November 26, 2018.

This lane closure is necessary to allow for painting the US 165 Bridges over the Ramp to I-20 Westbound. Work is anticipated for five days only, weather permitting.

Alternate Route: A detour route will be provided. The detour route will be US 165 NB to US 80 (Desiard Street) to US 165 SB to I-20 WB.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

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.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking or biking near an active work zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov