***EMERGENCY*** LA 1226; Natchitoches Parish; Mile Post 0.0; Control Section 359-01
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 1:51:44 PM
**EMERGENCY**

Natchitoches Parish, LA 1226
Cross Drain Replacement Mile Post 0.0
Control Section 359-01


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm, LA 1226 will be closed at the intersection of US 71 in the east section of Natchitoches Parish. The intent of this closure is to replace failing triple barrel 48 inch metal pipes. This closure is expected to last approximately 2 months.

Permit/Detour section
The roadway will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the pipe replacement. The detour route is as stated:

Eastbound traffic on LA 1226 will detour North on US 71, then East on US 84, to LA 1226.

Westbound traffic on LA 1226 will detour West on US 84, then South on US 71, to LA 1226.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through all construction sites 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.

Media Contact Information
Ms. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
cindy.dorfner@la.gov

Project Contact Information
Jeff Mercer, Parish Maintenance Specialist
Office # 318-561-5164 or Cell 318-413-0560
Email Address: Jeffery.mercer@la.gov