**ROAD CLOSURE** LA 451; Hamburg; Avoyelles Parish
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 9:17:05 AM
LA 451, Hamburg
Avoyelles Parish
Control Section 374-03; Milepost 18.5
DOT # 335-067 J
Kansas City Southern Railroad
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises the public that LA 451, Hamburg, Avoyelles Parish, will be closed at the Kansas City Southern Railroad Tracks. The work will be done at Milepost 18.5 and is on Control Section 374-03. The closure will be on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 7:00 am with a reopen at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. The reason for this closure is for Kansas City Southern RR to replace the track panel and crossing surface thru the crossing.
Permit/Detour section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. The detour will be LA 451 to LA 1 South to LA 451. 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 – Avoyelles
318-561-5110
Gretchen.Ferguson@la.gov
dotd.la.gov
Statewide 511 Traffic Information
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov