US 165, Horseshoe Drive - US 71, Rapides Parish, SP No. H.020349
Thursday, November 06, 2014 at 3:54:18 PM
US 165, Horseshoe Dr. – US 71; Rapides Parish; LA;
Project # H.010349;
Control Section 014-06


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that beginning Friday November 14th, 2014 at 8:00 PM, weather permitting, construction work will begin on US 165 (South Masonic Drive) in Rapides Parish from US 71 (Traffic Circle) to Horseshoe Drive. The project will consist of asphalt pavement patching, cold planing of asphaltic concrete, asphaltic concrete pavement, and related work. The construction is expected to last approximately two months and alternating temporary lane closures along US 165 can be expected throughout the duration of the project.

Permit/Detour section
Local and through traffic will be maintained at all times. Therefore, there are no designated detours at this time.

Starting Saturday, November 15th, 2014 and lasting the duration of the project, no loads greater than 14’ wide will be allowed through the construction site during the weekends.

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)487-5717                                                  Phone # (337)262-6133
steve.buskie@la.gov                                                      deidra.druilhet@la.gov