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DOTD Announcements
**RAMP CLOSURE** I-49 Ramp D8 at the intersection at Thorn & Lee St.; Southbound; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:14:10 AM
Ramp D8, I-49 (Southbound), Rapides Parish
Logmile 29.954, Milepost 85.182
Control Section 455-05
Bridge # 084004550530006
Recall 080236


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 I-49 Ramp D8 that carries traffic from the intersection at Thorn Rd and Lee St to I-49 Southbound will be closed for bridge inspections. The ramp closure is located at the I-49 / US 167 INTERCHANGE Ramp D8in Alexandria, LA.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed

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]