UPDATE: REOPENED – US 84 at the UP Railroad in Red River Parish
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:11:05 PM

UPDATE: REOPENED – US 84 at the UP Railroad in Red River Parish


UPDATE: The repairs to the railroad track have been completed and US 84 has been reopened.

Original notification:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that US 84 at the Union Pacific railroad tracks in the vicinity of LA 1 in Red River Parish has been closed due to damage to the railroad tracks.

Union Pacific crews are on scene to begin the repairs. DOTD will issue a notification when the roadway has been reopened.

Alternate Route: N/A

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

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.

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

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). 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
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov