The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, April 2, 2023 at 7:00 a.m., LA 4 at the Louisiana Southern Railroad crossing near the Village of Danville in Bienville Parish will be closed.

This closure is scheduled to take place until Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:00 a.m., and is necessary to allow the railroad company to make repairs to its tracks.

This railroad crossing is located approximately 1.7 miles east of the intersection with LA 155.

Alternate route: Detour signage will in place.

Restrictions/Permits: Total closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to detour.

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.

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 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 Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov