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EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: LA 488 (Twin Bridges Rd), Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:11:37 PM

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: LA 488 (Twin Bridges Rd), Alexandria, Rapides Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, a section of LA 488 (Twin Bridges Road) in Alexandria, Rapides Parish is closed.

This is closure is located approximately 2 miles west of the intersection with LA 1208-3 (Jackson Street), and is necessary due to a piece of malfunctioning equipment that is located in the roadway.

The closure is anticipated to be in place until the morning of Tuesday, June 23rd, and DOTD will send an update when the roadway has been reopened.

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

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.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]