LA 1208-3 (Jackson St): 1.0 mile east of US 71; Alexandria, Rapides Parish; Road Closure and Detour
Friday, March 15, 2019 at 1:04:30 PM
March 15, 2019

LA 1208-3 Jackson St.; Rapides Parish
1.0 Mile East of US 71
Mile Post 10.7
Control Section 368-03

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 1208-3 (Jackson St.), 1.0 mile east of US 71, will be closed starting Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 am and ending Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm, to accommodate utility work by the City of Alexandria.

Permit/Detour section
Eastbound traffic will detour left onto 24th St., right onto Marye St., right onto 23rd St. and left to return to LA 1208-3 Jackson St.
Westbound traffic will detour right onto 23rd St., left onto Marye St., left onto 24th St. and right to return to LA 1208-3 Jackson St.

Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex_Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

Project Contact
Christopher Soileau, P.E.
District 08 Construction Coordinator
Phone: (318) 561-5111
Chris.Soileau2@la.gov

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov