Rapides Ave. & 3rd Street Rd. Improvements; Alexandria, Rapides Parish; H.013887; Daytime Lane Closures
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1:01:09 PM
**2/16/2022**
**Rapides Avenue & 3rd Street Road Improvements (Alexandria)
Rapides Parish
Pavement Patching, Milling, Asphalt Concrete Overlay & related work **
SPN: H.013887
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that weather permitting, beginning Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7:00 am, Rapides Avenue in Alexandria (from the junction with MacArthur Drive to its junction with I-49) and 3rd Street in Alexandria (from its junction with Monroe Street to its intersection with US 165/71) will have daytime lane closures to allow for construction work.
This work will consist of pavement patching, milling asphalt pavement, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work. The lane closures can be expected to last until the end of July 2022. It is recommended that motorist use the alternate route of their choice, to avoid delays.
Permit/Detour Section
There are no detours at this time associated with these lane closures.
Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas 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 Engineer
Mr. John P. Gagnard, P.E.
Project Engineer
Office: (318) 473-2100
Email: johngagnard@paealex.com
Project Coordinator
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: steve.buskie@la.gov
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov