LA 1199, Rapides Parish, LA 112 - LA 121, SP No. H.009555
Wednesday, September 09, 2015 at 4:58:37 PM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that, weather permitting, work will begin on the LA 1199 Asphaltic Concrete Overlay Project on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 and will continue for approximately (4) four months. The contractor intends to begin replacing existing cross drain pipes within the existing roadway with other items of work to follow. This asphaltic concrete overlay and base stabilization project is located on LA 1199 and begins at its intersection with LA 112 and ends at its intersection with LA 121. This 6.829 mile long project will receive drainage structures, cold planing asphaltic concrete, lime treatment, in-place cement stabilized base course, superpave asphaltic concrete overlay and related work. The project was awarded to the low bidder, Diamond B Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $3,033,767.93.

Permit/Detour section
There will be no restrictions for passenger vehicles and a 12’ wide lane width restriction for all oversize vehicles. The roadway will be reduced to one lane during construction. The roadway will be open to traffic at all times. Unpaved surface conditions will exist during base course work.

Safety reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution 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
Marcus Connella, LA DOTD Project Engineer
337-238-6406
Marcus.Connella@la.gov

Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov