**BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE** US 167/Pineville Expressway - Southbound Lane; over Red River and Greer St.; Rapides Parish
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:14:43 AM
US 167 Southbound, Rapides Parish
Control Section 023-01
Logmile 1.879, Milepost 109.29
Recall 080253
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting, Purple Heart Memorial Bridge on US 167/Pineville Expressway SOUTHBOUND over the RED RIVER and GREER ST will be reduced by one lane for routine bridge maintenance. The bridge is located at the intersection of US 167 SOUTH and I-49.
Permit/Detour section
No detour will be needed as one lane will be open at all times.
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) 561-5186
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
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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