TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES: US 165-B, Jackson Street Bridge, Rapides Parish, SP No. H.000579
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7:50:18 AM
US 165-B:  Jackson Street Bridge, Rapides Parish 
Project H.000579; Control Section 015-01

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that paint work will begin on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at 8:30 AM on the Gillis W. Long Bridge (also known as the Jackson Street Bridge), US 165-B over the Red River. The work will require temporary lane closures which will alternate in each direction. The work is expected to last until 5:00 PM.  The public is advised to use alternate routes when possible. This will alleviate congestion and minimize delays.

Permit/Detour section
Traffic will be maintained at all times. Therefore, there are no detours associated with this work.
NOTE: Maritime traffic will not be affected by the paint work.

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