US 167, Purple Heart Bridge - US 165; Rapides Parish, State Project No. H.010321.6
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 7:44:31 AM
Purple Heart Bridge – US 165;
Rapides Parish, Route US 167 
Project # H.010321;
Control Section 023-01


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that beginning Thursday October 23, 2014 at 10:00 PM, construction work will begin on the Southbound off ramp connecting US 167 (Pineville Expressway) to US 165 (next to Fastenal). In addition, construction work will continue on the Northbound entry ramp connecting LA 28 East to US 167 (Pineville Expressway).  Continued closures can be expected on Thursdays from 10:00PM through 5:00AM on Fridays. The ramps will be closed again on Fridays beginning at 10:00 PM and ending on Mondays at 5:00AM.

Permit/Detour section
There are no detours or width restrictions 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                                                                                 Media Contact
Steve Buskie, P.E.                                                                              Deidra Druilhet
Project Engineer                                                                                 Public Information Officer
Office # (318)561-5213                                                                       (337)262-6133
steve.buskie@la.gov                                                                            deidra.druilhet@la.gov