For Immediate Release

August 18, 2015

Contact: Tammy Sharp

Public Information Director
337.238.2283

tammy.sharp@leesvillela.gov

ROAD CLOSURE: KCS to Close More Crossings to Lay New Rail
LEESVILLE, La.-- City of Leesville residents should be advised that KCS will be closing roads in the downtown area in order to lay new rail. The dates are as follows:
 
Tuesday, August 25th, East Mechanic and North 3rd; Wednesday, August 26th, East Texas and East Courthouse; Thursday, August 27th, East Lula (468 state crossing) and East Maggie.

The crossings will be closed from 8am to 5pm each day. For anyone traveling through these areas expect traffic delays. Motorists should plan extra time for travel or seek an alternate route. 
 
For more information contact John Blaylock at (318) 458-1483 pr Johnathan Sellers at (337) 842-7200.
  
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