**RAILROAD CLOSURE** LA 1178, Union Pacific Railroad; Avoyelles Parish
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:09:50 PM
LA 1178, Avoyelles Parish
Milepost 154.810
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting, LA 1178, at the Union Pacific Railroad, will be closed to surface the track thru the crossing and put the surface pads back in the crossing.
Permit/Detour section
LA 1178 to US 71 to LA 115/29
LA 29 to La 1178
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites 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
Mr. Joseph Montalvo
District 08 ADA of Operations
Office: (318) 561-5102
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan-Mills
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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