*LANE RE-OPENED*; US 167 South; Pineville Expressway; Rapides Parish
Thursday, April 02, 2020 at 3:32:59 PM
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge number 023-01-0274-2 (Pineville Expressway South Bound) is now OPEN TO TRAFFIC.

Project Contact
Lance Broom; District 08 Bridge Engineer
(318) 561-5184, (318) 201-3635
Lance.broom@la.gov
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Rapides Parish, US 167 South
Milepost 8.852 Bridge # 023-01-0274-2
Control Section 023-01

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge number 023-01-0274-2 (Pineville Expressway South Bound) will be immediately reduced to one lane for emergency abutment and joint repairs. This bridge will remain reduced to one lane until repairs are complete. This structure is on US 167 South over Fr. Rds., City St., KCS RR and is located at log mile 2.74. Bridge is located 0.82 miles North of Red River in Pineville.

Permit/Detour Section
Bridge will be reduced to one 12’ lane. Please no wide loads.

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 Broom; District 08 Bridge Engineer
(318) 561-5184, (318) 201-3635
Lance.broom@la.gov