**ROAD RE-OPENED**; LA 1177; Shirley Road; Rapides Parish
Friday, May 08, 2020 at 10:24:11 AM
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 1177 Bunkie, Rapides Parish, is NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Project Contact
Gretchen B. Ferguson
DOTD Statewide Railroad Coordinator
District 08 – Rapides
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
dotd.la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information

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LA 1177; Rapides Parish
Milepost 0.840; Control Section 840-18

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 1177 Bunkie, Rapides Parish, will be closed from US 71 to the Avoyelles/Rapides Parish Line at the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. The work will be done at Milepost 0.840 and is on Control Section 840-18. The closure will be on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 7:00 AM till 5:00 PM. The closure is for Union Pacific to replace the track panel and crossing surface thru the crossing.

Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. The detour will be US 71 South to LA 1177 West to the Rapides/Avoyelles Parish Line. The detour can accept oversized loads and 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
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).

Project Contact
Gretchen B. Ferguson
DOTD Statewide Railroad Coordinator
District 08 – Rapides
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
dotd.la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information