LA: US 71 BYP (Alexandria)

[Markkos1992]

I noticed that this route is signed along I-49 in Alexandria. (NB, SB)  Was there ever consideration to add it it the HB or was it nixed for being entirely concurrent with I-49?

[rickmastfan67]

Doesn't look like it's even signed from US-71.  So, I'd say it probably isn't worth adding.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aE1kHKtqNgJEYAXr8
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VQyVCtMLgjNGKDzL8

[mapcat]

If it's added, it would be the only US route bypass in the state, so I'm aware of nothing nearby to compare to it. Like James said, it's not even signed from 71, so it seems less like a posted route and more like a statement to motorists on I-49 that they'll get another chance to exit onto 71 on the other side of town. But I'm not totally opposed if there's a significant demand for it, especially if similar situations exist elsewhere.