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DOTD Announcements
Bridge Lane Closures; LA 1 in Natchitoches Parish, US 165 in Grant Parish, US 71 in Rapides Parish, & US 167 in Winn Parish; 4400030861-R1
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:24:36 AM
5/21/2025

District 08 - Joint Seal Rehab
Natchitoches, Grant, Rapides & Winn Parishes
S.P. 4400030861-R1
CONTROL SECTIONS 053-03, 015-04, 008-09, & 023-05

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, May 26, 2025 construction will begin on LA 1 in Natchitoches Parish, US 165 in Grant Parish, US 71 in Rapides Parish, & US 167 in Winn Parish. The project will focus on sealing bridge joints on 4 bridges on the above mentioned routes.

The contractor will be required to maintain thru traffic at all times, but single 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, Progressive Construction Company. L.L.C., in the amount of $222,980.00. The work associated with this project should take approximately 30 calendar 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
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.

Media Contact Information
Ms. Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov

Project Contact
Mr. Jared Taylor, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer for Grant, Natchitoches, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5120
Email: jared.taylor@la.gov