Completed: I-49: LA 6 Ramps; Natchitoches Parish; FHWA Bridge Inspection – LA 493 and I-49
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:11:50 AM
3/30/2016
10:10 am

Press Release work completed.

I-49: LA 6 Ramps; Natchitoches Parish
FHWA Bridge Inspection – LA 493 and I-49
Project # H.010486
Control Section: 455-06




I-49: LA 6 Ramps; Natchitoches Parish
FHWA Bridge Inspection – LA 493 and I-49
Project # H.010486
Control Section: 455-06

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that starting on Sunday, January 17, 2016, a Northbound lane of I-49 at the bridge structure at LA 493 will be closed from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to inspection activities on the bridge. One lane will be closed at a time to accommodate the inspectors.

The scope of work includes Cold planing Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Pavement Patching, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Lime Treatment, In-Place Cement Stabilized Base Course, Striping, Guardrail and Related Work. This contract amount of $6,585,490.15 was awarded to Progressive Construction Co., LLC of Alexandria, LA on 9/10/2014.

Permit/Detour section
The Department is advising that permitted loads will be held to 16 feet or less during this time frame.

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