ROAD CLOSURE: US 84 (Polk St.) at the CPKC RR crossing, Mansfield, DeSoto Parish
Monday, December 02, 2024 at 9:13:06 AM

ROAD CLOSURE: US 84 (Polk St.) at the CPKC RR crossing, Mansfield, DeSoto Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., US 84 (Polk Street) at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad crossing in the City of Mansfield in DeSoto Parish will be closed.

This road closure is scheduled to be in place until Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at approximately 5:00 p.m., and is necessary to allow the railroad company to replace two of the crossings at this location.

This crossing is located 0.22 miles west of the intersection with LA 175 (Lake Road). See included map.

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Map indicates location of road closure on US 84 (Polk St.) at the CPKC RR in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish.