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EMERGENCY CLOSURE: US 61 (Scenic Hwy) East Baton Rouge Parish

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 1:56:09 PM

US 61 (Scenic Hwy) will have alternating lane closures in each direction approximately a half mile north of Thomas Road from 7 PM tonight, Wednesday January 18th through 1 AM tomorrow, Thursday January 19th. One lane will be opened to traffic at all times. This closure is for emergency railroad crossing repairs.

This closure will allow vehicles 11-feet wide or less to pass through the construction zone and no detour is necessary.

For additional information, you may contact Glen Peace, KCS Railroad, (225) 773-5018

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.