PRESS RELEASE

LA 1090/US 11 AT LA 41 RAILROAD CROSSING, PEARL RIVER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD WORK

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

There will be intermittent, alternating lane closures on LA 1090/US 11 at the Railroad Crossing (Milepost 21.78) on Thursday, February 11, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM (weather permitting) while railroad crews repairs the pads between the tracks.

PERMIT/DETOUR SECTION

To avoid delays, eastbound motorists may take LA 3081 north to I-59, south on I-59 to US 11/LA 1090 (Exit 3). Westbound motorists may take I-59 North to LA 3081 (Exit 5A), south on LA 3081 to US 11/LA 1090.

One lane of traffic will be open at all times. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.

SAFETY REMINDER

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

PROJECT CONTACT

Larry Sharp, Jr., P.E.

DOTD Area Engineer - East

985-871-8519

Larry.Sharp@LA.gov

DOTD Website: www.dotd.la.gov

Statewide 511 Traffic Information: www.511LA.org