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DOTD Announcements
Road Closure and Detour; LA 6X at UPRR; city of Natchitoches
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 10:43:43 AM
June 7, 2023

Road Closure
LA 6X Business at Union Pacific railroad track
Natchitoches; Natchitoches Parish

Mile Post 1.080; Control Section 034-05; DOT # 794121V

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that LA 6X Business, city of Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad track. The work is being done at milepost 1.080 and is on control section 034-05.

The closure will start on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM, with a re-opening to traffic at 6:00 PM. The closure is for Union Pacific Railroad to replace the rail thru the crossing.

Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time.

Detour Route:
The detour will be LA 6X Business East to LA 1223 East to LA 1 South to LA 1 South By-Pass to LA 6X Business East.
The detour route 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 through the construction site 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
District 08 – Natchitoches
Office: 318-561-5110
[email protected]

Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Cell: (318) 347-2076
[email protected]