LANE CLOSURE: LA 159 northbound bridge over KCS Railroad, Webster Parish
Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at 8:51:34 AM

LANE CLOSURE: LA 159 northbound bridge over KCS Railroad, Webster Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, one lane of the LA 159 (US 371) northbound bridge over KCS Railroad in Minden in Webster Parish will be closed for routine bridge inspection.

This lane closure is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The bridge is located approximately 0.1 mile north of I-20.

Alternate route: This lane closure will allow vehicles 10 feet wide or smaller to pass through the bridge inspection zone. Larger vehicles must detour using I-20 westbound to US 371 northbound to LA 159.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

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.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app 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 wwwsp.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 LA 159 (US 371) bridge over KCS Railroad in Minden, Webster Parish.