UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 517 in Bryceland, Bienville Parish
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:42:03 AM
UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 517 in Bryceland, Bienville Parish
(UPDATE 2/19/2026): DOTD advises motorists that repairs are complete at the RR crossing on LA 517 in Bryceland and the roadway has been reopened.
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Original notification - 2/15/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 517 at its intersection with LA 9 at the railroad crossing in the Village of Bryceland, Bienville Parish is closed, effective immediately.
This closure is necessary to allow the railroad company to perform emergency repairs to the crossing at this location.
The closure is anticipated to remain in place until Tuesday, February 17, 2026, though that is dependent on the progress of the repairs.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location.
Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
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.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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