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UPDATE - **BRIDGE CLOSURE** Jackson Street Bridge; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 9:40:02 AM
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE TIMES**

The closure will be Tuesday, March 19th and Wednesday, March 20, 2024 beginning at 9:00am and reopening at approximately 3:00 p.m. each day.

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Jackson Street Bridge; US 165
Rapides Parish;
Milepost 1.96
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 on Monday, March 18th and Tuesday, March 19, 2024 due to general maintenance repairs.

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

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.

Parish Contact
Mr. Dale Craig
Traffic Engineer
318-561-5105
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]