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Nightly Alternating Lane Closures; US 165, US 167, LA 28, LA 3100; Rapides Parish; H.012641
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:07:18 AM
**UPDATE**
09/25/2026

H.012641
District 08 Flashing Yellow Arrow Upgrade Part 2
Routes: US 165, US 167, LA 28, LA 3100
Rapides Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that beginning Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 PM, weather permitting, there will be nightly alternating lane closures from 7:00 PM until 5:00 AM at the following locations (One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.):

US 167-B at Broadway Ave.
Broadway Ave. and Dallas Ave.
LA 28 at Pinehurst Dr. and Bradley Ave.
LA 28 at Stilley Rd. and Old Holloway Rd.
Donahue Ferry Rd. and LA 3100 (Griffith St.)
LA 28 and LA 3144 (Edgewood Dr.)
LA 28 and Highland Dr.
US 165 at US 167 SB On/Off ramps
US 165 at LA 623 (Paradise Rd.)


These closures are necessary to allow crews to complete traffic signal turn-ons and related work.

All work is anticipated to be completed at these intersections by October 2, 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.

The contract was awarded to Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC in the amount of $9,040,462.73

Permit/Detour section
No detours or lane width reductions are anticipated as part of this work.

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 Contacts:
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Jonathan Lachney, P.E.
ADA of Construction
Office: (318) 561-5103
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]