Ramp Closure; US 167 N off ramp onto 107; Pineville, Rapides Parish; H.011504
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:40:11 PM
07/16/2026
H.011504.6
Alexandria ITS – Phase 2
Routes: US 71 & US 167
Rapides Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that beginning Wednesday, July 22, at 8:00 AM, weather permitting, the US 167 northbound off ramp onto LA 107 will be closed daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23.
All work is anticipated to be completed by July 23, 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
These closures are necessary to install new guardrail, and pour concrete guardrail pad.
The contract was awarded to Grady Crawford Construction Co. Inc. in the amount of $2,195,805.53.
Permit/Detour section
There are no lane width restrictions associated with this ramp closure or detour.
Motorists traveling northbound on US 167 who wish to access LA 107 southbound should follow the signed detour:
Proceed north on US 167
Exit onto LA 28.
Turn left onto LA 28 westbound.
Use the left-turn lane to turn southbound onto US 167.
Continue approximately 0.75 miles and take the exit for LA 1250 (Shamrock Street).
At the stop sign, turn left onto Shamrock Street.
Immediately turn left onto LA 107 South.
Please follow all posted detour signs and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
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
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. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
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]
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