PROJECT UPDATE: US 165: 260’ N of Lowes Dr – Frontage Rd. Pineville, Rapides Parish
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8:41:20 AM
PROJECT UPDATE: US 165: 260’ N of Lowes Dr – Frontage Rd. Pineville, Rapides Parish
(UPDATE 10/24/2025): DOTD advises motorists that the US 167 southbound ramp from US 165 northbound in Pineville, Rapides Parish has been REOPENED to traffic following repairs as part of the ongoing construction project at this location.
Other construction activities are making progress, such as drainage improvements and paving work.
We appreciate the patience of the traveling public while these important infrastructure improvements are underway.
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Previous notification – 8/25/2025:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM, weather permitting, the outside lanes of US 165 northbound and southbound, as well as three of the entrance and exit ramps at the US 167 Kingsville Interchange in Pineville, Rapides Parish will be closed.
It should be noted that the US 167 (Pineville Expressway) northbound exit to US 165 northbound, and the inside lanes of US 165 northbound and southbound will remain open at all times during Phase 1. Please refer to the included detour information below.
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 November 21, 2025. Upon completion of Phase 1, all US 167 ramps and the outside lanes of US 165 will be reopened.
Phase 2 will begin following the completion of Phase 1, and will require the closure of the inside lanes and median crossovers adjacent to the US 165 / US 167 interchange.
The purpose of the $6.2 million project, which was awarded to Diamond B Construction Co., LLC., is to reconstruct the roadway at the US 165 interchange with US 167 to improve the travel experience and extend the life of the roadway.
Additionally, this project will allow for the lowering of US 165 at the US 167 overpass to achieve a greater overhead clearance than what currently exists. This will significantly enhance safety, and help to reduce the risk of incidents involving vehicles striking the overpass.
Permit/Detour section
A 12-foot width restriction will be in place on US 165 northbound and southbound between US 165 Business (Military Hwy) and US 71.
US 165 Northbound to US 167 Northbound & Southbound
Traffic traveling north on US 165 will detour 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 detour right onto LA 623. Continue on LA 623 to LA 3225(Shreveport Hwy), then turn left onto LA 3225 southbound. Continue to the US 167 interchange. From there, traffic may exit right to access US 167 northbound or exit left to access US 167 southbound.
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 toward the VA Hospital, merging onto the US 165/US 71 corridor to access US 165 southbound.
US 167 Northbound to US 165 Northbound
Traffic may use this exit to access US 165 northbound (only). No Left turn onto US 165 southbound will be allowed.
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 toward the VA Hospital, 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 (Shreveport Hwy), 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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