LA 469; Alligator Lake Road; LA 8 to Fort Polk; Vernon Parish
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 12:00:00 AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that, weather permitting, construction work will begin on LA 469 (Alligator Lake Road) from LA 8 to Fort Polk on Monday, November 5, 2012 and will continue for approximately (8)eight weeks. This 2.47 mile project involves concrete pavement removal, base reconstruction and asphaltic concrete pavement.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, Diamond B Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $1,424,805.85.
Permit/Detour section
LA 469 from the intersection of LA 8 to the intersection of LA 28 will require lane closures taking place between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The lane closure will have wide-load vehicle restrictions and one lane will be accessible at all times.
LA 469 from the intersection of LA 28 to Fort Polk will be accessible to local traffic only. This portion of LA 469 will be closed to through traffic. The traveling public can access Fort Polk by traveling west along LA 28 and turning south onto LA 184. Upon entering Fort Polk, LA 184 terminates and becomes Chaffee Road.
Safety reminder
Louisiana DOTD regrets any inconvenience this necessary work may cause and appreciates your patience. Louisiana DOTD also wants to remind the traveling public to drive with caution through the construction work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state's aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.