**EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE**; US 165; Southbound left lane; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 9:30:15 AM
Emergency Lane Closure; US 165 Southbound; Rapides Parish
Pineville; left lane under the bridge of the Cottingham Expressway,
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that the left lane of LA US 165, (the lane under the Cottingham Expressway), will be closed at 1:00pm, today, for emergency repairs. It will reopen when all repairs are completed, weather permitting.
Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed.
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
Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Inspection
Office: (318) 561-5128
Email: charlie.franklin@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Ladeidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer 3
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon and Winn Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
Deidra.Druilhet@la.gov