November 4, 2011
LA 184, Vernon Parish
Fort Polk to Junction LA 8
S.P. 373-01-0022 / H.002693
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises that weather permitting; on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 road construction work will begin on LA 184 from Fort Polk to Junction LA 8. This 2.922 mile long section will receive pavement patching, cold planning asphaltic concrete, and superpave asphaltic concrete.
The project was awarded to the low bidder, Prairie Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $761,538.06.
Permit/Detour section
The roadway will be restricted to wide load vehicles. Lane closures are expected for up to 24 hour periods during the concrete pavement patching operation. The contractor will have flagmen on the project, for the entire duration of the daytime and nighttime lane closure, in order to direct traffic. One lane will be accessible at all times.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Project Contact
Marcus Connella
Project Engineer