UPDATE - CANCELED: US 80 (E. Texas St) at the UP Railroad crossing, Bossier Parish
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:03:38 AM
UPDATE - CANCELED: US 80 (E. Texas St) at the UP Railroad crossing, Bossier Parish
(UPDATE 7/20/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the below referenced road closure for US 80 (E. Texas St.) at the UP railroad crossing in Bossier City has been canceled.
DOTD will issue an update once a new date has been finalized.
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Original notification - 7/17/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Sunday, July 26, 2026, US 80 (E. Texas Street) at the Union Pacific railroad crossing in Bossier City will be fully closed.
This road closure is scheduled to take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for one (1) day, and is necessary to allow for UP crews to perform repairs to the crossing.
On Monday, July 27, 2026 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., there will be intermittent lane closures to allow for paving of the approaches to the crossing. Drivers should expect some possible delays during these lane closures and plan accordingly.
This crossing is located approximately 750 feet west of the intersection with LA 3 (Benton Rd).
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location on 7/26/2026. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
Alternate Route: Motorists will be detoured via the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway in Bossier City.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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