US 165-B, Jackson Street Bridge, Rapides Parish, SP No. H.000579
Monday, December 15, 2014 at 8:39:13 AM
US 165-B, Jackson Street Bridge
Rapides Parish, SP No. H.000579
Control Section 015-01
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that lightning protection work will begin on Tuesday, December 16th, 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 alternating lane closures and is expected to last until 3:30 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 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, selecting MYDOTD, the LA DOTD Facebook page, or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic 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