NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – DESIARD STREET
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
CITY OF MONROE
PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact: Jasmine Anderson
318-329-2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: Emergency Road Closure to through traffic – Desiard Street at the intersection of Fairmount Street
WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (weather permitting)
CONTACT: Kenneth Rogers, Project Manager – City of Monroe 318-376.3559
Desiard Street will be closed to all traffic at the Fairmount Street intersection due to mandatory railroad maintenance, beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 am and ending at 3:00 pm (weather permitting). All traffic traveling eastbound can detour on North 6th Street or Olive Street. Traffic traveling westbound can detour on North 11th Street, Olive Street or Washington Street to avoid the street closure delay. Barricades and road closure signs will be placed/maintained to ensure the safety of motorist and pedestrians. Please plan your routes accordingly.
**We understand that this may create a short-term inconvenience. The City of Monroe thanks you in advance for your patience while work is in process and reminds you to drive with caution while in the work area. Be advised that it is illegal to drive around barricades**.
Engineering Department
Project Administrator
Ashia Moore-Bynog
tel: 318-329-2210
fax: 318-329-2892
email: ashia.moore@ci.monroe.la.us