**Update: Lane Reopened** US 165, Northbound; Pineville Expressway; Rapides Parish
Friday, July 02, 2021 at 7:43:26 AM
**7-2-2021**

**UPDATE LANE REOPENED**

US 165 Northbound; Pineville; Rapides Parish
Milepost 1.50; Control Section 15-30;
One mile South of the Pineville Expressway

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that the Northbound, inside lane of US 165, Pineville Expressway, is REOPENED AT ALL TRAFFIC.
6-29-2021

EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE

US 165 Northbound; Pineville; Rapides Parish
Milepost 1.50; Control Section 15-30;
One mile South of the Pineville Expressway

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that the Northbound, inside lane of US 165, Pineville Expressway, is being closed due to the inside lane sinking. This lane closure is expected to last until Thursday, July 1, 2021, weather permitting.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be open at all times

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
Kerry Lemoine, Engineering Tech 7
Cell: (318) 447-1051
Email: kerry.lemoine@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