LA 502 at Union Pacific Railroad; Georgetown, Grant Parish; Closure & Detour
Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3:59:48 PM
4-16-2020
DOT # 441-339J
Union Pacific Railroad
LA 502 at Union Pacific Railroad Tracks;
Georgetown, Grant Parish;
Milepost 0.500; Control Section 076-04
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that LA 502 in Georgetown, Grant Parish, will be closed at the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The closure will be on Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 10:00 AM with a reopen at 7:00 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 LA 502 E to LA 500 W to US 165 SB to LA 502.
The detour can accept oversized loads. The retour route will be identified with proper markings for the general public. All emergency agencies will be notified of the road closure.
Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas 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
DOTD Statewide Railroad Coordinator
District 08 – Grant
Phone: (318) 561-5110
Email: Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov