The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that LA 6 North By Pass, Natchitoches Parish, will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad track. The work is being done at milepost 48.123 and is on control section 835-17.

The closures will start on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 7 am with a re-opening to traffic at 7 pm on Sunday, Jan. 28. The closure is for Union Pacific Railroad to replace the track panel thru the crossing.

Permit/Detour Section
The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time. The detour for trucks will be LA 1 North to US 371/84 Coushatta, East on US 84 to US 71 South to LA 6 West. All wide loads will be permitted on this detour only. The detour for vehicles will be LA 1 South to LA 1 Business South to Texas Street to LA 6 East. The detour will be identified with proper markings for the general public. All emergency agencies will be notified of the road closure. The roadway will be closed completely to all traffic during this time.

Detour Route
The detour route will be identified with proper markings for the general public. All emergency agencies will be notified of the road closure.

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.

Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit http://www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ http://www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.