This post and headline have been updated to reflect a change in schedule of the planned repairs.

Union Pacific Railroad will close Highway 53 in Gurdon from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, to make repairs to a railroad crossing.

The repairs will take place on Highway 53 just southeast of Highway 67. Traffic will be detoured as signed to Highways 67 and 51. Drivers are urged to use caution while traveling in the area.

Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov.