
Travelers in Alexandria should expect detours this weekend as the outside lane of LA 28 West near Ross Street will be closed for emergency repairs. The closure is just before the Rapides Parish Public Works building. The lane damage was caused by high temperatures, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
From July 4 through July 7, a section of roadway will undergo emergency construction due to heat-related concrete damage. High temperatures caused the concrete to buckle, creating unsafe driving conditions. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises drivers to allow extra travel time or use alternate routes. These types of roadway failures, known as 'blow-ups,' can occur suddenly and without warning.
Crews from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development have mobilized to address heat-related concrete damage that has forced the closure of the right lane on a major roadway, disrupting travel plans for weekend events and post-holiday commutes. Commuters are urged to stay updated on traffic conditions and road closures, as detours and local knowledge may help navigate the congestion.