UPDATE - REOPENED: US 371 over KCS RR, Webster Parish
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 8:20:34 AM
UPDATE - REOPENED: US 371 over KCS RR, Webster Parish
(UPDATE 3/4/2026): DOTD advises motorists that repairs are complete and the US 371 bridge over the CPKC railroad tracks in Minden, Webster Parish has been reopened.
We appreciate your patience while this necessary work was underway.
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Original notification - 3/3/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the US 371 bridge over the CPKC (KCS) railroad tracks just north of I-20 in Minden, Webster Parish is closed.
This is a full road closure and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform emergency repairs to the bridge deck.
DOTD will send a notification when the repairs are complete and the bridge has been reopened, which is anticipated to be several hours.
This bridge is scheduled to be replaced as part of an upcoming construction project that is tentatively set to go to bid in June 2026.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
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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