DOTD Lane Closures Begin Tonight on Rapides Parish Signal Upgrade Project
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning tonight, Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m., nightly alternating lane closures will be in effect at seven intersections across Rapides Parish through October 16. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times during the closures, which run from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. Affected intersections include LA 28 at Vandenburg, US 165 at Ball Cutoff Road, US 165 at Castor Plunge, US 165 at the US 167 southbound on/off ramp, US 165 at Paradise Road, LA 28 (North Bolton) at Odom Street, and Jackson Street at Dorchester Drive. The closures are part of the ongoing $9 million Flashing Yellow Arrow upgrade project, which is converting left-turn signals at multiple intersections along I-49, US 71, US 165, US 167, LA 1, LA 28, LA 498, LA 3054, LA 3100, and LA 3225. All work at these locations is anticipated to be complete by October 16, subject to weather and other conditions.
Rapides Parish Police Jury Installs 54 Anti-Litter Signs Under Keep Louisiana Beautiful Program
Rapides Parish Police Jury
The Rapides Parish Police Jury has been selected as a recipient of the Litter Enforcement Sign Project through Keep Louisiana Beautiful, a program funded by the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The jury installed 54 signs on local roadways — 27 “Unlawful to Litter” signs and 27 “Unlawful to Dump” signs. Each of the nine Police Jury districts received three signs for placement within its boundaries. “We are grateful to be a recipient of this program,” wrote Police Jury President Craig Smith. “Thank you to all residents of Rapides Parish for your ongoing support of Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s mission.”
LCU Students Fan Out Across Central Louisiana for Annual Send-LA Day
Louisiana Christian University
Louisiana Christian University students, faculty, and staff spent Tuesday serving organizations and residents across the Pineville and Alexandria areas as part of the university’s semi-annual SEND-LA Day. The day began with a commissioning chapel service before participants spread across the parish to partner with groups including the American Red Cross, the Cenla Pregnancy Center, the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Main Street Mission, Hope House, Fostering Community, and the Rapides Parish Library, among others. “SEND-LA is all about showing the gospel in action,” said LCU President Dr. Mark Johnson. “We have the unique opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus throughout Central Louisiana.” The initiative, sponsored by the SEND Network and Louisiana Baptists, is held each fall and spring semester. Organizations wishing to participate in future events may contact LCU’s Office of University Communications.
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