I-49: Casson St. Exit; Rapides Parish; Closed & Detour
Wednesday, May 06, 2020 at 3:24:13 PM
May 7, 2020
I-49 Casson St. Exit; Rapides Parish
0.28 Miles East of I-49
Mile Post 84.80
Control Section 023-01
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that I-49 Casson St. Exit will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 am on May 20, 2020 until 5:00 pm on June 12, 2020 to accommodate the City of Alexandria utility work 0.28 miles East of I-49.
Permit/Detour section
Traffic will use Exit 85A from I-49 to Lee Street. Turn right onto Lee Street then travel east to 9th Street. Turn right onto 9th Street then travel south back to Casson Street.
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.
Project Contact
Christopher Soileau; District 08 Construction Coordinator
Phone # 318-561-5111
Chris.Soileau2@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov