*ROAD CLOSURE* LA 115/29 at Union Pacific Railroad Tracks; Avoyelles Parish
Monday, September 27, 2021 at 3:28:41 PM
LA 115/29; Avoyelles Parish
DOT # 427-848W
Union Pacific Railroad
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 115/29, Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, will be closed at Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. The work will be done at Milepost 39.521 and is on Control Section 033-01. The closure will be on Thursday October 7, 2021 from 8:30 AM with a reopen at 1:00 PM. The closure is for Union Pacific to replace a broke rail in the siding thru the crossing.
Permit/Detour section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. All emergency agencies will be notified of the road closure. All other railroad crossings will be open during this 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 – Avoyelles
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
dotd.la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov