Road Closure I-49 from LA 1 to Martin Luther King, Caddo Parish
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:10:50 AM
Motorist are being advised that beginning on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 road work will commence to place concrete barrier rail on the I-49 Bridges over LA-1 at the intersection with I-49. LA 1 at the intersection with I-49 will have nightly road closures. The road closures hours will be between 8:00 pm to 5:00 AM. The work hours will coincide with the road closure hours between 8:00 PM to 5:00AM.

This work is anticipated to last approximately four (4) calendar day, weather permitting.

Alternate Route:

All North bound traffic on LA 1 to detour north US 71 then west LA 538 to north LA 1.
All South bound traffic on LA 1 to detour east LA 538 then south US 71
All I-49 southbound traffic to detour exit at LA 173 then east to US 71and travel south US 71 to Shreveport.

Restriction/Permits
All restrictions are applicable for LA 538.

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.

This work will be performed Weather and Wind Permitting.

Contact Information:
Kevin Blunck, PE
Western Area Engineer
318-549-8452
318-549-8476
kevin.blunck@la.gov