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DOTD Announcements
**BRIDGE CLOSURE** US 165 Business over Red River; Jackson St. Bridge; Rapides Parish
Monday, May 8, 2023 at 3:47:47 PM
Rapides Parish, US-165 Business
Milepost 1.86, Bridge # 015-01-0011-1 (Jackson Street Bridge)
Control Section 015-01
Recall No. 039502


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge # 015-01-0011-1 on US 165 Business over the Red River will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM on Friday, May 12, 2023 and Monday, May 15, 2023 for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located on US 165 Business 0.11 miles east of LA 1208-3 between Alexandria and Pineville.

Permit/Detour section
Traffic will be detoured via I-49 and US 167 (Purple Heart Memorial Bridge).

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.

Project Contacts
Mr. Rylan Sharbono
Bridge Engineer Intern
Office: (318) 561-5126
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Lance Broom, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]