**UPDATE** POSTPONED - US 165: 260’ N OF LOWES DR – FRONTAGE RD; Pineville, Rapides Parish
Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:11:58 PM
**UPDATE** POSTPONED - US 165: 260' N OF LOWES DR - FRONTAGE RD; Pineville, Rapides Parish
(UPDATE 8/4/2025): The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises the traveling public that due to unforeseen circumstances, the start date for the US 165: 260' N OF LOWES DR - FRONTAGE RD project in Pineville has been postponed.
The revised start date will be announced in a subsequent press release. DOTD appreciates your patience.
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Previous update - 7/29/2025:
US 165: 260’ N OF LOWES DR – FRONTAGE RD; Pineville, Rapides Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that beginning Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM, weather permitting, the outside travel lanes in both northbound and southbound directions of US 165, along with all entrance and exit ramps at US 167 (Kingsville Interchange), will be closed.
These closures are necessary to allow for the reconstruction of the roadway and ramps. All work on Phase 1 is anticipated to be completed by October 1, 2025. Upon completion of Phase 1, the US 167 ramps and the outside lanes of US 165 will be reopened.
These closures are necessary to allow for the reconstruction of the roadway and ramps. All work is anticipated to be completed by January 2026.
The contract was awarded to Diamond B Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $ 6,210,876.78
Permit/Detour section
A 12-foot width restriction will be in place on US 165 northbound and southbound between US 165 Business and US 71.
US 165 Northbound to US 167 Northbound & Southbound
Traffic traveling north on US 165 will exit onto North US 71 toward the VA Hospital. Continue on US 71 to the US 167 interchange. From there, traffic may exit right to access US 167 Southbound or exit left to access US 167 Northbound.
US 165 Southbound to US 167 Northbound & Southbound
Traffic traveling south on US 165 will turn right onto LA 623. Continue on LA 623 to LA 3225, then turn left onto LA 3225 Southbound. Continue to the US 167 interchange. From there, traffic may exit left to access US 167 Southbound or exit right to access US 167 Northbound.
US 167 Northbound to US 165 Southbound
Continue north on US 167 to the US 71 (Tioga) exit. Exit and turn left onto US 71 Southbound. Continue straight on US 71, merging onto the US 165/US 71 corridor to access US 165 Southbound.
US 167 Northbound to US 165 Northbound
Continue north on US 167 to the US 71 (Tioga) exit. Exit and turn right onto LA 3225 Northbound. Turn right onto LA 623 toward US 165, then turn left to access US 165 Northbound.
US 167 Southbound to US 165 Southbound
Exit US 167 Southbound at the US 71 (Tioga) exit. Turn right onto US 71 Southbound and continue straight, merging onto the US 165/US 71 corridor to access US 165 Southbound.
US 167 Southbound to US 165 Northbound
Exit US 167 Southbound at the US 71 (Tioga) exit. Turn left onto LA 3225 Northbound, then turn right onto LA 623 toward US 165. Turn left to access US 165 Northbound.
Safety Reminder:
All construction activity is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas 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. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact:
Mrs. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]
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