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LA 174: Sabine Parish Line- I-49 Interchange; Natchitoches Parish; H.010343
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8:29:18 AM
10/15/2024

LA 174: Sabine Parish Line- I-49 Interchange
Natchitoches Parish
S.P. H.010343
Control Sections 112-05 and 112-06

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 construction will begin on LA 174 in Natchitoches and Desoto Parishes.

This work will begin at the intersection of LA 174 and I-49 and proceeds south to the Sabine Parish line.

The intent of this project is to replace drainage structures, mill and overlay the existing asphalt pavement with an asphalt surface treatment interlayer, asphalt patching and related work.

The contractor will be required to maintain thru traffic at all times, but periodic lane closures and delays can be expected. The public is advised to remain alert to construction signs and changing roadway conditions.

The project was awarded to the low bidder, Madden Contracting Company, LLC, of Minden, LA in the amount of $7,047,072.07. The work associated with this project should take approximately 85 working days to complete.

Permit/Detour section
Thru traffic will be maintained at all times with oversize and emergency vehicles allowed passage. There will be no detour routes for this project.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site 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 and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out of state travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Website at http://www.511la.org/. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the La DOTD website @ http://www.dotd.la.gov/ and the DOTD Facebook page.

Media Contact Information
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]

Project Contact
Mr. Jared Taylor, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer for Grant, Natchitoches, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5120
Email: [email protected]