POSTPONED: LANE CLOSURES-US 165 Southbound Diversion to US 165 NB Travel Lane - Ouachita Parish
Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 3:51:16 PM
UPDATE: This closure is being postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM Entergy will begin required maintenance on utility poles adjacent to US 165 in Sterlington, Ouachita Parish. US 165 will be reduced to one lane both northbound and southbound from the intersection of US 165 @ LA 2 to 0.75 mi north of said intersection. US 165 Southbound traffic will be diverted to the US 165 Northbound closed travel lane.

This closure is expected to continue throughout the weekend. All travel lanes are expected to be open on Monday, October 4, 2021 by 6:00 AM.

Restrictions/Permits: 10’ lane width

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 work zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). 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:

Shannon Berry
Irby Construction Company
Project Manager
601.292.4155
601.209.9240

Jamie Anderson
District Permit Specialist
District 05
(318) 342-0120
jamie.anderson@la.gov

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov