State Loop 286 Night Closure

PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials issued a travel advisory to inform the traveling public about a planned night-time closure of a portion of State Loop 286 around Paris, Texas.

The overnight closure will occur from Monday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Oct. 28, but the roadway will be reopened for through traffic during daytime hours. The night closure is necessary for workers to repair the railroad bridge overpass that crosses the loop near the Campbell Soup facility, officials said.

Officials said crews would reroute travelers traveling west on State Loop 286 around this night-time work zone by way of a signed detour at US 271 and the loop.

Motorists who frequently travel in this area should pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls, and signs and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also be prepared to follow a detour route around this area and avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.