NIGHTTIME RAMP CLOSURES: I-49 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:38:55 AM
NIGHTTIME RAMP CLOSURES: I-49 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, there will be alternating nighttime ramp closures on both entrance and exit ramps along a section of I-49 in Alexandria.
These nighttime ramp closures will take place on I-49 northbound and southbound between Exit 90 (US 71/US 167) and Exit 86 (US 71/US 165) from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each night.
These closures are necessary as part of an ongoing project to replace structure mounted overhead signs along the interstate, and are anticipated to be completed by late January 2026, weather permitting.
Restrictions/Permits: N/A
Alternate Route: There are no detours associated with this work.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
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
(318) 487-5719
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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