The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Westgate Drive at the CPKC railroad crossing located at the Main Gate entrance to Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City will be closed.
This road closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 7:00 a.m. on October 7th to 5:00 p.m. on October 8th, and is necessary to allow the RR company to perform repairs to the tracks.
This crossing is located near the intersection of LA 3032/Westgate Drive and US 71 (Barksdale Blvd).
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
Alternate Route: Appropriate detour signage will be in place. Motorists wishing to access BAFB will need to do so via the gate entrance on Northgate Road.
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 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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.