UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURE: US 171 (Mansfield Rd) in Keithville, Caddo Parish
Thursday, February 04, 2021 at 11:06:57 AM

UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURE: US 171 (Mansfield Rd) in Keithville, Caddo Parish


UPDATE - REVISED DATES/TIMES: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Friday, January 15, 2021, there will be intermittent road closures on US 171 (Mansfield Road) at the Union Pacific railroad overpass in Keithville, Caddo Parish.

These closures are necessary to allow Union Pacific Railroad crews to make repairs to the RR overpass.

These road closures are located just north of Keithville Elementary/Middle School.

The revised closure schedule is as follows, with additional dates added to the schedule:
  • Friday, January 15th & Saturday, January 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – northbound lanes closed
  • Sunday, January 17th & Monday, January 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – southbound lanes closed
  • Tuesday, January 19th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – northbound lanes closed
  • *REVISED* - Tuesday, January 26th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - southbound lanes closed
  • *REVISED* - Wednesday, January 27th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - southbound lanes closed
  • *REVISED* - Thursday, January 28th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - northbound lanes closed
  • *REVISED* - Friday, January 29th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – northbound lanes closed
  • *REVISED* - Saturday, January 30th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - both directions of travel closed
  • *REVISED* - Sunday, January 31st from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - southbound lanes closed
  • *REVISED* - Monday, February 1st from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - northbound lanes close

*ADDITIONAL DATES BELOW* (UPDATED 2/4/2021):
  • Wednesday, February 10th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - southbound lanes closed
  • Thursday, February 11th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - northbound lanes closed
  • Friday, February 12th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - southbound lanes closed
  • Saturday, February 13th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - northbound lanes closed

  • Sunday, February 14th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - both directions of traffic closed
  • Monday, February 15th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - southbound lanes closed
  • Tuesday, February 16th from 3:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - northbound lanes closed
Alternate route: Total road closure. All vehicles will need to detour. Signage will be in place to direct motorists.

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 road closures on US 171 at the RR overpass in Keithville, Caddo Parish.