**BRIDGE CLOSURE** Jackson Street Bridge; Rapides Parish
Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 9:23:27 AM
Rapides Parish, US 165-Business
Milepost 1.96, Bridge# 015-01-0011-1 (Jackson Street Bridge)
Control Section 015-01
Recall 039502
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 and Thursday, May 27, 2021, Bridge# 015-01-0011-1 on US 165-Business over Red River will be closed to all traffic. The purpose of the closure is to allow routine bridge inspections. The bridge is located 0.11 miles East of LA 1208-3.
Permit/Detour section
Detour via I-49 and US 167 (Purple Heart Memorial Bridge)
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.
Project Contact
Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Inspection
Office: (318) 561-5128
Email: charlie.franklin@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