LA 451: LA 114 & Pete Laborde Rd.; Avoyelles Parish; H.012143; Lane Closures
Monday, October 21, 2019 at 3:19:32 PM
October 21, 2019

LA 451
S.P. No. H.012143.6
Control Section: 374-02
Avoyelles Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that, weather permitting, on Monday, October 21, 2019, road construction work will continue on LA 451 between LA 114 and Pete Laborde Road.

This 11.6 mile long road construction project will consists of cross drains, milling asphalt pavement, pavement patching, curve widening, asphalt concrete pavement, and related work.

This contract was awarded to the low bidder, Diamond B Construction Company, L.L.C in the amount of $4,449,110.97.

Permit/Detour Section
The roadway closures are complete, but the roadway remains under construction. No wide loads will continued to not be allowed throughout the project. The roadway will be open to traffic; however there will be lane closures.

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.

Project Contact
Joseph Montalvo, P.E.
District 08, Project Engineer
Office: (318) 346-4582
Email: joseph.montalvo@la.gov

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