North Bossier Drivers Warned of Daytime Closure on LA 160
Daytime drivers in the Benton area will have to contend with a slight traffic wrinkle one day next week.
A notice from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has provided advanced notice to all motorists that this coming Wednesday, October 7, LA 160 at the Union Pacific railroad crossing immediately east of the intersection with LA 3 will be closed.
The UP Railroad Crossing On LA 160 Will Be Closed Wednesday From 9am to 5pm
The notice goes on to say that the road closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm this one day only, and is necessary to allow the railroad company to perform repairs to the tracks.
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This work will be done "Weather Permitting" so any possible inclement weather could delay, extend or alter in other ways, the scheduled work day/hours.
Drivers are also being warned that this will be a total closure and all vehicles will need to detour to an alternate route, but appropriated detour signage will be in place.
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.
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.
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