PROJECT UPDATE - US 165: 260’ N of Lowes Dr – Frontage Rd, Rapides Parish
Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:11:49 PM
PROJECT UPDATE - US 165: 260’ N of Lowes Dr – Frontage Rd, Rapides Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that Phase 2 of the ongoing $6.2 million project to repair US 165 at the US 167 interchange in Pineville, Rapides Parish will begin on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
During this phase, the outside lanes of US 165 northbound and southbound will reopen to traffic, while the inside lanes in both directions will be closed to allow for reconstruction of the roadway. All work will be performed weather permitting.
In addition, all of the US 167 entrance and exit ramps at US 165 will reopen. The median crossovers will remain closed. As a reminder, the US 167 southbound ramp from US 165 northbound was reopened to traffic on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Work on Phase 2 is anticipated to be completed in January 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines. Upon completion of Phase 2, any remaining closures will be reopened.
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
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 left to access US 167 northbound.
US 165 Southbound to US 167 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 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 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
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Project Contact:
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact Information:
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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