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Update: LA Highway 1 northbound and southbound lanes near Rodessa have re-opened. KCS Railway used heavy machinery to clear a train derailment, causing a temporary highway closure since November 1.

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Update: As of November 02, LA Highway 1 northbound and southbound lanes near Rodessa remain closed. Motorist north of the derailment area are being diverted to United Gas Company Road 3 and south of the derailment to Rodessa State-Line Road. 

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Update: Due to heavy machinery being used by KCS, LA Highway 1 northbound and southbound lanes near Rodessa are closed. Motorist north of the derailment area are being diverted to United Gas Company Road 3 and south of the derailment to Rodessa State-Line Road.

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(original release)

Caddo Parish patrol deputies are assisting with a train derailment on the north end of the parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

Around 6 a.m. this morning, deputies responded to the KCS derailment on LA Highway 1 in Rodessa.

Caddo Fire District 8 was on scene and reported there were no injuries or hazmat materials released from the derailment. 

All lanes on Highway 1 north are open, but motorists are advised to use caution near the area as deputies assist with traffic. Standard Oil Road is closed at the railroad crossing.

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Ty King at 3184229293