**BRIDGE RE-OPENED** US 165 Business; Jackson St. Bridge; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:43:51 AM
**UPDATE**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge# 015-01-0011-1 on US 165 Business over the Red River, Jackson St. Bridge, is now OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

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Rapides Parish, US-165 Business
Milepost 1.96, Bridge # 015-01-0011-1 (Jackson Street Bridge)
Control Section 015-01
Recall No. 039502

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge# 015-01-0011-1 on US 165 Business over the Red River will be closed to all vehicular traffic at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 for repairs. The bridge is expected to remain closed through Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The bridge is located on US 165 Business 0.11 miles east of LA 1208-3 between Alexandria and Pineville.

Permit/Detour section
Traffic will be detoured 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
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