**UPDATE: ROAD RE-OPENED** Watco Railroad Track Crossing; LA 8, Bentley, Grant Parish; Road Closure
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 8:42:06 AM
June 20, 2017
**UPDATE: ROAD RE-OPENED**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 8, Bentley, Grant Parish, is now open to all traffic.
Project Contact
Gretchen B. Ferguson
District 08 – Grant
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
Media Contact
Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
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5/30/2017
LA 8; Bentley, Grant Parish
Mile Post 90.822; Control Section 040-02
DOT # 335-925N
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advise the public that LA 8, Bentley, Grant Parish, will be closed at the Watco Railroad Track. The work is being done at milepost 90.822 and is on control section 040-20. The closure will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 8:00 AM, with a reopening to traffic at 5:00 PM on Friday June 9, 2017. The closure is for Watco Railroad to replace the surface and ties thru the crossing.
Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. The detour will be LA 8 to US 167 North to LA 123 to US 165 South to LA 8. The detour can accept oversized loads. The detour route will be identified with proper markings for the general public. All emergency agencies will be notified of the road closure.
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.
Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.
Project Contact
Gretchen B. Ferguson
District 08 – Grant
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
Media Contact
Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov