**UPDATE****LANE CLOSURE** I-49 (Mainline); Southbound Lane; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:54:03 AM
**UPDATE: RESCHEDULED**

Lane closure will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2021.**

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**10-7-2021**

**UPDATE**
**Closure will take place on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.**


Rapides Parish, I-49
Milepost 85.36 Bridge # 455-05-3013-2
Control Section 455-05
Recall No. 080248

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge# 455-05-3013-1 on I-49 Mainline (Southbound) will be reduced to one lane for deck maintenance from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. This structure is on I-49 Mainline (Southbound) beginning .23 miles north of US 167 (Expressway) and continuing over US 71 in Alexandria, LA.

Permit/Detour section
No detour is needed due to one lane being 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
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov