FRANKLIN — A railroad crossing replacement will close La. 3211 (Northwest Boulevard) at the BNSF Railroad intersection for eight hours on Wednesday.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says the closure will run from 4 a.m. to noon on March 18, weather permitting.

Railroad crews will replace the crossing during that time; emergency vehicles will also not have access to the area.

Drivers should use U.S. 90, La. 83 and La. 182 as a detour.