LA 158: US 71 to Viney Ridge Road; Grant Parish; H.012916
Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:45:49 AM
8/19/2019
LA 158: US 71 to Viney Ridge Road
Grant Parish;
S.P. H.012916.6
CONTROL SECTION 822-12
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, August 26, 2019 construction will begin on LA 158 in Grant Parish. This work will begin at the intersection of US 71 and LA 158 then proceed 3.380 miles ending at Viney Ridge Road.
This project will include installation of drainage structures, pavement patching, pavement widening as well as milling and overlaying the existing roadway.
The contractor will be required to maintain thru traffic at all times, but periodic lane closures and delays can be expected. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, Diamond B Construction Co. LLC, in the amount of $2,164,895.93. The work associated with this project should take approximately 90 working days to complete.
Permit/Detour section
Thru traffic will be maintained at all times with oversize and emergency vehicles allowed passage. There will be no detour routes for this project. Oversized loads should be limited to 16’ width.
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
Travelers can find information regarding road closures by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Shreveport_Traf), (@Alex_Traffic), (@Monroe_Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov.
Media Contact Information
Ms. Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov
Project Contact
Mr. David Pugh, P.E.
District 08, Gang 258
Office # 1-318-627-5457 or 1-318-627-5522
Email: david.pugh@la.gov