***THIS CLOSURE IS NOW SET TO END ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 AT 2:00 PM. THE CLOSURE HAS BEEN EXTENDED DUE TO MECHANICAL ISSUES.***

RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE: LA 73 (Old Jefferson Hwy) at US 61 (Airline Hwy), Ascension Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 starting at 7:00 a.m., LA 73 (Old Jefferson Highway) near its intersection with US 61 (Airline Highway.) in Ascension Parish will be closed.

This road closure is scheduled to take place until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 and is necessary to allow KCS Railroad to perform maintenance on its tracks.

Alternate Route: Detour signs will be in place.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

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 construction zone.

Contact information:

Joe Prado

ISG West Region

Project Manager/ Traffic Control Supervisor

(405)200-4867