*BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* US 165 South over US 71 and Rocky Bayou; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 at 4:50:41 PM
US 165 South, Rapides Parish
Control Section 015-30
Logmile 1.768, Milepost 87.119
Bridge # 084000153001871
Recall 080396
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge# 084000153001871 on US 165 South over US 71 and Rocky Bayou will be reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance. The bridge is located 1.87 MI SOUTH of the intersection of US 165 with US 167 in Pineville, LA.
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. Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5107
Email: charlie.franklin@la.gov
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan-Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov