**EXIT CLOSURE** I-49; Exit 86 - Northbound; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at 11:22:30 AM
Rapides Parish, I-49
Milepost 85.2, Bridge # 455-05-3153-7
Control Section 455-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM, weather permitting, bridge # 455-05-3153-7 on I-49 Northbound Exit 86 will be closed for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is at Exit 86 Northbound I-49 to Southbound US 71 (MacArthur Drive) in Alexandria.
Permit/Detour section
Detour will be I-49 North to LA 498 West to LA 1 South to US 71 South
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
Mr. Lance Broom, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: Lance.Broom@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov