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**UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE** LA 496; Bayou Rapides Road; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:26:53 PM
**UPDATE**
The work being done on LA 496, Bayou Rapides Road, has been extended to Thursday, March 20th.

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LA 496; Bayou Rapides Road; Rapides Parish
Milepost 10.00 to 10.400
Control Section 029-07


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 and Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, weather permitting, LA 496; Bayou Rapides Road, will be closed to all traffic to remove trees.

Permit/Detour section
LA 496 West bound will detour to LA 3054 South, to 28 East, to US 71 North
La 496 East bound will detour to US 71 South, to LA 28 West, to LA 3054 North.

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
Brent Ray
Parish Hwy Maintenance Supv
Office: (318) 561-5192
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]