I-49, LA 485 & LA 174, Natchitoches Parish, 1.1 mile south LA 485 to DeSoto Parish Line, SP No. H.010491
Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:07:45 AM
I-49, LA 485, & LA 174; Natchitoches Parish
From 1.1 MI S LA 485 to Desoto Parish Line
Project # H.010491
Control Sections 455-06, 115-02, & 112-06
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that starting on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, construction work will begin on I-49 from 1.1 miles south of LA 485 to the Desoto Parish Line, and on the I-49 overpasses of LA 485 and LA 174.
The scope of work includes Cold planing Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Pavement Patching Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, SMA Wearing Course, Striping, Guardrail and Related Work. This project was bid on 03/11/2015 and the contract was awarded to Gilchrist Construction CO, LLC for the amount of $9,149,596.05. There are 175 calendar days allowed for this project.
Permit/Detour section
Local traffic will be maintained at all times but there will be periodic lane closures and minor delays associated with this work, on the main road and side roads. There are no width restrictions at this time.
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, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.
Project Contact
Kim M. Garlington, P.E., Project Engineer
318-357-3158
Kim.Garlington@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
cindy.dorfner@la.gov