**LANE CLOSURE UPDATE**; US 165; Northbound Lane; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 11:40:11 AM
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that the work to be done on US 165, bridge #015-30-0144, to close the Northbound lane, has been rescheduled for Friday, October 1st. (weather permitting)

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Rapides Parish, US 165
Milepost 87.45, Bridge # 015-30-0144-2
Control Section 015-30
Recall N0. 080318

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that bridge # 015-30-0144-2 on US 165 (Northbound) over LA. & Arkansas RR will be reduced to one lane for bridge Inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The bridge is on US 165 (Northbound) over the LA. and Arkansas Railroad and is located 1.44-miles north of the US 165/US 71 intersection and adjacent to the 1st United Methodist Church in Pineville, LA.

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
Mr. Lance Broom, PE
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: Lance.Broom@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