**Update: Re-Opened** LA 1208-1 over Horseshoe Canal; Rapides Parish
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:46:53 PM
**UPDATE**
LA 1208-1, Rapides Parish
Control Section 840-48
Logmile 0.065, Milepost 0.065
Bridge # 084000000041152
Recall 041152
This bridge is re-opened to the traveling public.
LA 1208-1, Rapides Parish
Control Section 840-48
Logmile 0.065, Milepost 0.065
Bridge # 084000000041152
Recall 041152
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that today, Thursday, September 25, the bridge on LA 1208-1 over HORSESHOE CANAL will be closed until further notice. The bridge is located 1.74 miles West of LA 1, in Alexandria , LA.
Permit/Detour section
Eastbound traffic will detour to I-49 frontage road Northbound to Broadway Avenue Northbound to LA 1 Southbound to LA 1208-1 Westbound.
Westbound traffic will detour to LA 1 North to Broadway Avenue Southbound to I-49 frontage road Southbound to LA1208-1.
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
Mr. Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5186
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]
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