**Road Closure** I-49 (Northbound) (Ramp 10th Street to I-49); Alexandria. Rapides Parish; Detour
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 2:33:18 PM
I-49 (Northbound) (Ramp 10th Street to I-49)
Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Milepost 86.3
Control Section 455-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that, weather permitting, on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, the I-49 (Northbound) ramp that carries traffic from 10th Street to I-49 (Northbound) will be closed. This ramp is located at the intersection of 10th Street and Elliot Street.
Permit/Detour Section
Traffic will detour to US 71/165 by continuing North on I-49 to exit 90/ LA 498 Westbound to LA 1 Southbound to US 71/165 (MacArthur Dr).
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
Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Inspection
Office: (318) 561-5128
Email: charlie.franklin@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
erin.buchanan@la.gov