**LANE CLOSURES** I-49 Southbound at LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Road); Rapides Parish
Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11:29:41 AM
LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Road); Rapides Parish
I-49 UPRR Overpass Repair Alternating Lane Closures
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that beginning on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 am, weather permitting, I-49 Southbound at LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Road) will have daytime alternating lane closures. The closures are needed to make repairs on the Sugarhouse overpass over I-49 that was damaged. These lane closures are expected to last until Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Permit/Detour section
There are no detours at this time associated with the lane closures.
There will be a Lane Width restriction of 11 feet for the 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 Contact
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: steve.buskie@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (337) 500-9444
Email: Deidra.Druilhet@la.gov