**LANE CLOSURE** US 71; over Union Pacific Railroad; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:51:06 PM
US 71, Rapides Parish
Control Section 840-43
Milepost 5.284, Bridge # 0840000000080617
Recall 080377
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Bridge# 0840000000080617 on US 71 over U.P.R/R will be reduced to one lane for routine bridge maintenance. The bridge is located 0.5 miles south of US 167.
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
Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 312-0684
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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