Bridge Closure: US 165 Business over Red River; Jackson St. Bridge on May 12,15

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge # 015-01-0011-1 on US 165 Business over the Red River will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 9 AM until 3:30 PM on Friday, May 12 and Monday, May 15 for routine bridge inspection. The bridge is located on US 165 Business 0.11 miles east of LA 1208-3 between Alexandria and Pineville.

Permit/Detour section
Traffic will be detoured via I-49 and US 167 (Purple Heart Memorial Bridge).

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.