**BRIDGE RE-OPENED** Jackson Street Bridge; US 165-B; Rapides Parish; Bridge Repair
Monday, August 31, 2020 at 3:14:10 PM
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that the Jackson Street Bridge over the Red River IS NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.
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8/29/2020
** Jackson Street Bridge; Rapides Parish; US 165-Business;
Bridge #08400150100111;
Control Section 015-01**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that the Jackson Street Bridge over the Red River will be closed Monday, August 31, 2020, for an emergency bridge repair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Permit/Detour Section
Alexandria Suggested Detour
Northbound:
Jackson Street (LA 1203-A/ US 165) traffic is to detour onto Bolton Avenue (US 165/ LA 1/ LA 28), which then turns into Bringhurst Street, traffic is to exit onto Casson Street (LA 1/ LA 28 - North) then merging onto US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge).
Southbound:
Exit US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge) onto Winn Street (LA 1/ LA 28 – South) then turn right onto Bringhurst Street (LA 1/ LA 28/ US 165), which then turns into Bolton Avenue, traffic is to then exit onto Jackson Street (LA 1203-A/ US 165).
Pineville Suggested Detour
Southbound:
Main Street (US 165) traffic is to detour onto E. Shamrock Avenue (LA 1250) and then merge onto US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge).
Northbound:
Exit US 167 Pineville Expressway (Purple Heart Bridge) onto E. Shamrock Avenue (LA 1250) then exit onto Main Street (US 165).
No permitted loads will be allowed during the bridge closure.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]
Parish Contact
Dale Craig, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
Phone: 318-561-5105
Email: [email protected]
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