**LANE CLOSURE** US 165 Southbound Lane @ Pineville Expressway Overpass; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:44:42 PM
US 165 Southbound @ Pineville Expressway Interchange, Rapides Parish
Control Section 023-01
Logmile 5.856, Milepost 5.856
Bridge # 084000230106032
Recall 039694
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Monday, May 11, 2026 through Friday, May 15, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day, weather permitting, US 165 Southbound will be reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance on the Pineville Expressway overpass bridge overhead. The turning lane from southbound US 165 to southbound US 167 will be closed. The bridge is located at the intersection of US 165 and US 167 Pineville Expressway in Kingsville.
Permit/Detour section
Traffic needing to get onto the Pineville Expressway south of Kingsville will be required to continue on US 165 southbound to I-49 S, then exit I-49 at exit 84 onto the Pineville Expressway.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites 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. Charlie Franklin, P.E.
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5107
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan-Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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