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Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 - 5:04 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 16, 2021) — With roads still covered with ice from Winter Storm Uri, city officials are preparing for another round of wintry mix precipitation Wednesday morning from Winter Storm Viola. The current forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Alexandria could get one-tenth to three-tenths of an inch of freezing rain. That much freezing rain will keep roads impassable and could lead to widespread power outages. Due to the continuing hazardous road conditions, all city offices will be closed Wednesday. Officials are hoping road conditions will improve for full...
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 - 4:45 pm
Power has been restored in the Jackson Street Extension Area.
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Power outages have been reported in the Jackson Street Extension area. Plantation Acres, Mohon, Cherokee Village, parts of Jackson Street and other nearby areas have been affected.Crews are investigating the cause and will begin restoration as soon as possible.IDRequest TypeAddress56033Electrical Outage4041 Heyman Ln Alexandria56034Electrical Outage1619 MCNUTT DR Alexandria56035Electrical Outage1309 PLANTATION DR Alexandria56036Electrical Outage1408 MOHON ST Alexandria56037Electrical Outage1250 DORCHESTER DR Alexandria56038Electrical Outage2113 KIMBERLY ST Alexandria56039Electrical Outage1250...
Monday, Feb 15, 2021 - 4:23 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 15, 2021) — Winter Storm Uri moved through Alexandria Sunday night and Monday morning bringing heavy amounts of sleet and some snow, but the area was spared from heavy amounts of freezing rain. As a result, roads were covered with ice but impacts to the city electrical system were minimal. “We were very fortunate that we were spared significant power outages,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “We did have a handful of outages from blown fuses and minor issues, but nothing significant and we were able to make repairs quickly.” Utility System Director Michael Marcotte...
Monday, Feb 15, 2021 - 6:37 am
Due to the hazardous road conditions, there will be no ATRANS bus service Monday, Feb. 15. Also, there will be no household trash collection Monday.
Sunday, Feb 14, 2021 - 7:26 pm
Alexandria residents with electric heating systems are asked to conserve electricity use until further notice. Utility System Director Michael Marcotte said that due to extremely high usage because of the approaching winter storm, electrical circuits are at risk of being overloaded. Should that happen, neighborhoods could lose power. “If people who have electric heating systems can set the temperature at 68 and minimize their use of other electrical appliances like dish washers and washing machines and dryers it would help prevent circuits from being overloaded,” Marcotte said.
Sunday, Feb 14, 2021 - 4:17 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 14, 2021) — The National Weather Service advises that a significant winter storm will move through Alexandria this evening and throughout much of the day Monday. The current forecast calls for a wintery mix of weather, including freezing rain and/or sleet. “The safety of our citizens is our primary concern,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall. “We have crews ready to respond in the anticipated event of ice on roadways and to respond in the event we have power outages. Residents may call us at 318-473-1301 to report any power outages. Also, I-49 has been closed...
Sunday, Feb 14, 2021 - 10:02 am
I-49 through Alexandria as well as the Gillis Long Bridge on Jackson Street will be closed to traffic at 11 a.m. Also at 11 a.m., the Purple Heart Bridge Pineville Expressway and the Curtis-Coleman Bridge by Buhlow Lake will be reduced to one lane each way. Residents are urged to avoid travel until weather conditions improve.
Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 - 4:12 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 13, 2021) — The National Weather Service continues to indicate the likelihood of a significant ice storm affecting Alexandria Sunday night and Monday. The Alexandria area is expected to get as much as three quarters of an inch of ice. That much ice will typically cause widespread power outages as well as damage to trees and extremely hazardous road conditions. What could that mean for local residents? Expect bridges and overpasses to freeze. The elevated Colfax bridge on Highway 8 will most likely be closed. The three main bridges linking Alexandria and Pineville –...
Friday, Feb 12, 2021 - 4:44 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 12, 2021) — Current forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate a potential for a wintery mix of weather, including freezing rain and/or sleet, in the Alexandria area starting Sunday and continuing Monday. The city encourages residents to make preparations now in the event local roads or bridges become impassable due to ice. “The safety of our citizens is our primary concern,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall. “At this point we aren’t certain how much impact we will get locally, but we should be prepared for the possibility of an ice storm Sunday and...