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DOTD Announcements
**BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE* US 165 South over Diversion Canal; Rapides Parish
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:28:09 AM
US 165 South, Rapides Parish
Control Section 014-06
Logmile 9.684, Milepost 76.517
Bridge # 084000140609772
Recall 080134


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, July 1, 2024, and Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge #084000140609772 on US 165 South over DIVERSION CANAL will be reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance. The bridge is located 5.87 miles North of LA 3265 between Alexandria, LA and Woodworth, LA.

Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be 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 Contact
Mr. Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5107
Email: [email protected]

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