**EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE** US 165 Business; Military Hwy; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at 11:45:23 AM
Rapides Parish, US 165 Business
Milepost 4.19, Bridge # 015-01-0234-1
Control Section 015-01

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge number 015-01-0234-1 will be CLOSED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL TRAFFIC DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE BRIDGE. This structure is on US 165 Business (Military Highway) over KCS Rail Road and is located at log mile 2.34 in Pineville, LA. Bridge is 1.14 miles southwest of LA 3144.

Permit/Detour Section
Northbound Traffic:
Turn North onto LA 3100 (Donahue Ferry Rd), Turn East onto LA 3100 (Griffith St), Turn North onto US 167 (Pineville Expressway), Take exit ramp for LA 3144 (Edgewood Dr.), Turn West onto LA 3144 (Edgewood Dr.), Turn North onto US 165 Business (Military Highway)

Southbound Traffic:
Turn East onto LA 3144 (Edgewood Dr.) Turn South onto US 167 (Pineville Expressway) Take exit for LA 28/LA 3100 Turn West onto LA 3100 (Griffith St), Turn South onto LA 3100 (Donahue Ferry Rd), Turn North onto US 165 Business (Military Highway)

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
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.

Media Contact Information
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08
318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Project Contact
Lance G. Broom, P.E.
District 08 Bridge Engineer
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Office Phone (318) 561-5184