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ROAD CLOSURE: LA 504 near 8 Mile Loop, Natchitoches Parish
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:45:01 AM

ROAD CLOSURE: LA 504 near 8 Mile Loop, Natchitoches Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, LA 504 near its intersection with 8 Mile Loop in Natchitoches Parish will be closed.

This closure is scheduled to be in place from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one (1) day, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to repair a cross drain pipe located under the roadway. This work ensures adequate and proper drainage through the area.

The road will be back open to traffic by the end of the day.

Permit/Detour section
East Bound Traffic will detour west on LA 504 then east on LA 6 then north on LA 1 to LA 3191.
West Bound Traffic will detour east on LA 504 to LA 3191 then south on LA 1 then west on LA 6 to LA 504.

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
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Media Contact Information
Mrs. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]

Project Contact Information
Mr. Jared Taylor, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer for Grant, Natchitoches, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5120
Email: [email protected]