UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO WEATHER: Rapides Parish
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 3:42:45 PM

UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO WEATHER: Rapides Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following roads have been REOPENED in Rapides Parish following closures related to recent severe weather:

- LA 3170 (between US 71 and LA 1 near LSU-A) - REOPENED
- LA 457 (between LA 3170 and LA 1) - REOPENED
- LA 470 (between US 71 by LSU-A and Robinson Bridge Road) - REOPENED

Safety reminder:


DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Alexandria District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov