UPDATE: NOW OPEN- LA 542 at RR Grade Crossing / Jackson Parish
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:18:12 AM
***NOW OPEN: LA 542 in Jackson Parish***
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 542 in Jackson Parish, at the railroad grade crossing, will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning Wednesday November 20 until Saturday November 23.
The closure is for Louisiana Southern Railroad to perform crossing repairs and routine maintenance.
Detour:
A detour route will be signed and provided for the duration of the closure. All vehicles must detour using LA 811, LA 4, US 167
Restrictions:
Closed to all vehicular traffic.
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.
DOTD reminds motorists that it is unsafe and unlawful to drive onto a closed road past a “road closed” barricade at any time for any reason.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional Information:
Call (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page for further information.
Contact Information:
Anthony Marshall
LA DOTD - District 05 Railroad Coordinator/Permits
P.O. Box 4068
Monroe, LA 71211
Phone: (318) 342-0121
Fax: (318) 342-0260