I-49, North of LA 181 - North of LA 498; Rapides Parish; Project #H.009539; Control Section 455-05
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 2:05:47 PM
I-49, North of LA 181 – North of LA 498; Rapides Parish
Project # H.009539; Control Section 455-05


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that beginning Monday, June 30, 2014 at 7:00 AM, weather permitting, construction work will begin on the two Southbound ramps of I-49 on Exit 73 (Woodworth) in Rapides Parish. Both the Southbound off ramp and on ramp of Exit 73 will be temporarily closed as a result of this work. The construction work on the ramps is expected to last until Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

Subsequent press releases will follow to inform the public of additional closures.

Permit/Detour section
There are no detours at this time associated with this project.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @cenlatraffic for further information.

Project Contact
Steve Buskie, P.E.
Project Engineer
Office # (318)481-5717
steve.buskie@la.gov

Media Contact
Deidra Druilhet
Public Information Officer
(337)262-6133.
deidra.druilhet@la.gov