**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises the public that the Northbound lane of LA 167 to the exit of LA 107, has been RE-OPENED TO ALL TRAFFIC.
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Rapides Parish, LA 167/Pineville Expressway
Purple Heart Bridge to the LA 107 Exit (Northbound Lane)
Control Section 023-01
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that today, October 5, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weather permitting, LA 167, Pineville Expressway; from the Purple Heart Bridge to the LA 107 Exit, the Northbound, outside right lane will be closed for emergency road and bridge repair.
Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be 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
Ms. 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