The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is advising motorists that Ramp F-7 at Exit 86 on I-49 northbound in Rapides Parish will be closed Wednesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.
The closure is necessary to allow routine bridge inspections on Bridge No. 084004550531537, located at the I-49 and U.S. 71/165 interchange. The ramp carries traffic from I-49 northbound to U.S. 71/165 southbound (MacArthur Drive).
During the closure, motorists will be detoured by continuing north on I-49 to Exit 90, then traveling west on LA 498 to LA 1 southbound before reconnecting with U.S. 71/165 (MacArthur Drive).
DOTD is reminding drivers to use caution near work zones and remain alert for crews and equipment in the area.