ROAD CLOSURE: US 171 (Jenkins Street) in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 at 12:32:02 PM

ROAD CLOSURE: US 171 (Jenkins Street) in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Saturday, June 13, 2020, the railroad crossing on US 171 (Jenkins Street) in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish will be closed to allow Kansas City Southern to perform track maintenance.

The closure is scheduled to take place from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This crossing is located just south of the intersection of US 171 and US 84.

Alternate route: Total road closure. All motorists must detour using Kyle Porter Road and LA 513. Detour signage will be in place.

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 construction zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). 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
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Map indicates location of railroad closure on US 171 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish.