LA 478: Vowells Mill to LA 117; Natchitoches Parish; H.012144;
Tuesday, October 06, 2020 at 1:40:46 PM
October 5, 2020
LA 478: Vowells Mill to LA 117
Control Section 116-02
S.P. H.012144.6
Natchitoches Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that, weather permitting, work will begin on the LA 478 reconstruction project on Monday, October 19, 2020 and will continue for approximately (4) four months. This base course reconstruction and asphalt overlay project is located on LA 478 from its intersection with LA 117 to the end of state maintenance near Provencal Vowells Mill Road. This 5.210 mile project will receive drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, lime treatment, in-place cement treated base course, in-place cement treated subgrade, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, Madden Contracting Co., LLC in the amount of $2,807,695.84.
Permit/Detour section
The contractor will begin milling asphalt pavement on Monday, October 19, 2020 and the roadway will be open to all local and through traffic with no restrictions for passenger vehicles and a 12’ wide lane width restriction for all oversize vehicles. The roadway will be reduced to one lane during construction operations.
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
Randall Duffey, P.E.
LA DOTD Project Engineer
Phone #: 1 (337) 238-6406
Randall.Duffey@la.gov
Media Contact
Erin B. Mills
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone #: 1 (318) 549-8402
Erin.Buchanan@la.gov