Plain Dealing railroad crossing closure scheduled for October 26

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a complete closure of the railroad crossing on LA 2 in Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26, and is expected to conclude by Wednesday, October 28.

The project involves Union Pacific Railroad performing track repairs, while DOTD crews pave the roadway approaches to the crossing. The work is subject to weather conditions, which may alter the scheduled timeline.

Motorists are advised to use detours via LA 3, LA 160, and LA 157. Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution near construction sites and monitor local travel information through the 511 system.