I-49: Emergency Repair NB Over Diversion Canal, Rapides Parish
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:13:40 PM
I-49: Emergency Repair NB Over Diversion Canal, Rapides Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that on Monday, February 16, 2026 at approximately 7:00am, emergency bridge repairs will begin on the portion of I-49 northbound over the Diversion Canal near mile marker 62 in Rapides Parish. This bridge was struck by an 18-wheeler in December 2025.
In conjunction with these repairs and the current northbound left lane closure, the southbound left lane of I-49 at this location will have intermittent lane closures for the duration of this project.
This emergency repair project consists of pile replacement and related work.
This contract was awarded to C.E.C., Inc. in the estimated amount of $587,000.00.
Permit/Detour section
There are no detours at this time associated with these lane closures.
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.
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. Jordan Kelly, P.E.
Project Engineer for Avoyelles Parish
Office: 318-346-4582
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Justin Moreau, P.E.
Area Engineer for Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes
Office: 318-346-4582
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]
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