**May 16, 2021**
**UPDATE - REOPENED**
**LA 1X Business (Texas Street) UPRR Underpass
Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish**
Control Section No. 053-05
Log Miles: 0.89 to 0.97
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that effective immediately LA 1X Business (Texas Street UPRR Underpass), in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, IS NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC
**May 6, 2021**
**Road Closure**
**LA 1X Business (Texas Street) UPRR Underpass
Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish**
Control Section No. 053-05
Log Miles: 0.89 to 0.97
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that Wednesday, May 12, 2021, LA 1X Business (Texas Street UPRR Underpass), in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, will be closed for pavement repair. This job is expected to last four working days.
Permit/Detour Section
No detours are available at this time.
Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Parish Contact
Penny Niette
Natchitoches Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 357-3160
penny.niette@la.gov
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov