US 171; KCS RR Underpass; Leesville; Vernon Parish; Night Closures
Wednesday, March 06, 2019 at 10:25:21 AM
**March 6, 2019**
**US 171; Leesville; Vernon Parish
Mile Post 66.822; Control Section 025-01
KCS RR Underpass No. 800290-025-01**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that US 171 Northbound, in Leesville, Vernon Parish, will be closed nightly, weather permitting, March 11, 2019 to March 14, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at the Kansas City Railroad underpass.
Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic for the duration of the night time work.
Detour Route
The detour will be LA 8 westbound to LA 111 northbound to US 171 southbound back to Leesville.
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
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex_Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Project Contact
Gretchen B. Ferguson
District 08 – Rapides
Statewide Railroad Coordinator
Office: 318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov