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DOTD Announcements
**LANE CLOSURES** I-49/US 167 Interchange; Northbound & Southbound Lanes; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10:42:46 AM
I-49 (Northbound and Southbound), Rapides Parish
Logmile 29.936, Milepost 85.164
Control Section 455-05


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting, from milepost 84.6 to milepost 85.2, I-49; (Northbound and Southbound) will be reduced to one lane for bridge inspections. The lane closure is located at the I-49 / US 167 INTERCHANGE in Alexandria.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will remain open at all times.

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.

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

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]