LA 478; Mile Post 20.884; Natchitoches; Natchitoches Parish; Union Pacific Railroad Track; Closure and Detour
Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:09:58 AM
LA 478; Natchitoches; Natchitoches Parish
Mile Post 20.884; Control Section 116-04
DOT # 794-197V
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 478, Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad track. The work is being done at milepost 20.834 and is on control section 116-04.
The closures will start on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00 AM with a re-opening to traffic at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. The closure is for Union Pacific Railroad to replace the cross ties thru the crossing.
Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time.
Detour Route:
The detour will be LA 478 to LA 1 South to LA 120 South to I-49 North to LA 478. 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 – Natchitoches
Office: 318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov