**ROAD CLOSURE** LA 470; Lamourie Area; Rapides Parish
Tuesday, June 09, 2020 at 10:33:16 AM
LA 470; Lecompte; Rapides Parish
Milepost 0.000; Control Section 840-05

DOT # 427-874L
Union Pacific Railroad
Lamourie Area


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 470, Lecompte, Rapides Parish, will be closed at Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. The work will be done at Milepost 0.000 and is on Control Section 840-05. The closure will be on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 10:00 AM with a reopen at 7:00 PM. The closure is for Union Pacific to replace the approaches at the crossing.

The Roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. The detour will be LA 470 South to US 71 North to LA 470 South. 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 around the construction sites 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 – Rapides
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
dotd.la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information