Flashing Yellow Arrow Upgrade Part 2, Rapides Parish
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:47:34 AM
District 08 Flashing Yellow Arrow Upgrade Part 2 Routes: I-49, US 71, US 165, US 167, LA 1, LA 28, LA 498, LA 3054, LA 3100, & LA 3225 Rapides Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM, weather permitting, there will be nightly alternating lane closures from 7:00 PM until 5:00 AM nightly at the following locations (One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.):
- US 165 at LA 1204 (Ball Cutoff Rd.)
- US 165 at US 167 SB ON/OFF Ramp
- US 165 at LA 623 (Paradise Road)
- LA 28 (North Bolton) at Odom St.
- LA 1208-3 (Jackson St.) at Dorchester Dr.
These closures are necessary to allow crews to complete traffic signal turn-ons and other work related to the ongoing $9 million flashing yellow left turn arrow upgrade project currently underway in Rapides Parish.
All work is anticipated to be completed at these intersections by October 16, 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can impact construction timelines.
The contractor for this project is Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC.
To read more about the purpose and benefits of the flashing yellow left turn arrows, click here.
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 Contact information
Mr. Steve Buskie, P.E.
Rapides Parish Project Engineer
Office: (318) 487-5719
Cell: (318) 413-1297
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Jonathan Lachney, P.E.
ADA of Construction
Office: (318) 561-5103
Cell: (318) 308-5907
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact Information
Mrs. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]
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