**ROAD RE-OPENED** I-49: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; Power Lines
Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 3:29:17 PM
**UPDATE**
I-49, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that I-49 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, IS NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.
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August 30, 2020
**EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE**
I-49, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public of an emergency road closure on I-49 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. All Northbound traffic is being diverted to Exit 80 to MacArthur Drive. Also, currently all Southbound traffic is being diverted to Exit 83: Broadway Avenue. The Power Company is expecting the work time frame to be from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm today. This emergency road closure is to enable utility/transmission lines to be restored after Hurricane Laura.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites 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.
Parish Contact
Dale Craig, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
Phone: 318-561-5105
Email: Dale.Craig@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov