**UPDATE - REOPENED**: LA 1243 in Rapides Parish
Monday, October 19, 2020 at 8:46:19 AM

**UPDATE - REOPENED**

LA 1243 in Rapides Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 1243, from LA 28 to LA 488 in Rapides Parish, is OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

If you must travel, please do so with extreme caution and remember to never drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.

DOTD will issue a notification when the roadway has been reopened and is safe for travel.

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.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov