**Update: Now Open** Road Closure, LA 77 in Fordoche, Pointe Coupee Parish
Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 9:36:03 AM
**Update: Now Open **
Project Contact
Gretchen B. Ferguson
DOTD Statewide Railroad Coordinator
District 61 – Pointe Coupee parish
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
dotd.la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information
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LA 77; Fordoche; Pointe Coupee Parish
Milepost 40.935; Control Section 219-05
(District 61)
DOT # 447-028D
Union Pacific Railroad
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 77, Fordoche, Pointe Coupee Parish, will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. The work will be done at Milepost 40.935 and is on Control Section 219-05. The closure dates will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM with a reopening on Thursday June 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM. This exact closure will also take place again on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 8:00 AM with a reopening scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM. These closures are necessary for Union Pacific to replace the track panel and crossing surface thru the crossing. This crossing is located by the Dollar General Store in the city limits.
Permit/Detour section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. The detour will be LA 77 North to LA 10 East to LA 1 South to LA 78 West to US 190 south to LA 77 North. 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.
Please see the link below for the exact location of the above mentioned closures.
https://goo.gl/maps/1WswkRnTZ6fJRt2z6
Joe Prado
ISG West Region
Project Manager/ Traffic Control Supervisor
(405)200-4867
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around 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.