The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Wednesday, April 15th and Thursday, April 16, 2026, there will be intermittent lane closures on LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) at the railroad crossing near the Auto Mall in Shreveport.

The lane closures will take place in one direction at a time for the purpose of allowing crews to pave and smooth out the approaches to the Union Pacific railroad crossing.

The lane closures are scheduled to take place from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day for two (2) days.

This crossing is located approximately 1,200 feet north of the interchange with LA 3132.

Restrictions/Permits: Vehicles 11 feet wide or smaller may pass through the work zone. All larger vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Alternate Route: No detour necessary as this is not a full road closure.

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 http://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 http://www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Contact Information:

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