LANE/RAMP CLOSURE: 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 Monday, February 16th, at 6:00 AM, weather permitting, the outside lanes of US 165 northbound and southbound, as well as three of the entrance/exit ramps at the US 167 Kingsville Interchange will be closed as part of an ongoing $6.2 million project to repair the roadway at this location.
It should be noted that the US 167 (Pineville Expressway) northbound exit to US 165 orthbound, and the inside lanes of US 165 northbound and southbound will remain open at all times during this phase. Please refer to the included detour maps.
These closures are necessary to allow for laying the asphalt concrete wearing course on the roadway and ramps. Work associated with this phase is expected to require approximately ten (10) working days, subject to weather conditions. Upon completion of this phase of construction, all US 167 ramps and the outside lanes of US 165 will be reopened.
The contract was awarded to Diamond B Construction Co., LLC.
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in March 2026, weather permitting.
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. (see below map)
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. (see below map)
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. (see below map)
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. (see below map)
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. (see below map)
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. (see below map)
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
Project Contact
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]