**UPDATE** 7:35AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that the northbound lanes at US 165 at Spring Creek near Boy Scout Road, in Rapides Parish, are NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.
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**UPDATE**: REOPENED - US 165 at Spring Creek, Rapides Parish
**UPDATE** (10/10/2020 7:10PM) - US 165 southbound Spring Creek near Boy Scout Road in Rapides Parish has been REOPENED. The northbound lanes are still closed as they are still experiencing high water conditions.
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10/10/2020
Emergency Road Closure Due to High Water
US 165 at Spring Creek
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 140-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately that US 165 at Spring Creek near Boy Scout Road, in Rapides Parish, is closed due to high water.
Permit/Detour Section
No detours are available at this time.
Travelers can find information regarding road closures by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Shreveport_Traf), (@Alex_Traffic), (@Monroe_Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov.
During unfavorable weather conditions, motorists should drive using the following safety tips:
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Avoid driving into standing or running water.
• Avoid driving while distracted.
• Avoid using cruise control when visibility is low or road surfaces are wet.
• Always allow for extra driving time.
• Reduce speeds when visibility is low.
• Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
• Avoid using highway overpasses as tornado shelters.
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Parish Contacts
Roger Moore
Highway Maintenance Specialist: Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5270
Roger.Moore@la.gov