**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 181, from the I-49 exit to the Evangeline Parish line, in Rapides Parish is NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.
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10-11-2020
8:48 pm
**EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE
HIGH WATER
LA 181 FROM I-49 INTERCHANGE TO EVANGELINE PARISH LINE**
CONTROL SECTION 327-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 181, from the I-49 exit to the Evangeline Parish line, in Rapides Parish is closed due to HIGH WATER.
If you must travel, please do so with extreme caution and remember to never drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.
MyDOTD: Motorists can receive automatic and up-to-date information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Pages/default.aspx.
511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also 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).
Social media: Additional information can be found at DOTD’s Facebook and Twitter pages.