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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.