**May 10, 2021**
**UPDATE: LANE REOPENED**
**US 171 NB Right Lane: 1.1 Miles South of its LA 8 (Texas Hwy) Intersection**
**Leesville, Vernon Parish**
Control Section 024-06
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (LADOTD), advises the public on US 171, northbound, right hand lane, 1.1 miles south of its LA 8 (Texas Hwy.) intersection, in Leesville, Vernon Parish is REOPENED to all traffic.
May 4, 2021
EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE
Emergency Catch Basin Repairs
US 171 NB Right Lane: 1.1 Miles South of its LA 8 (Texas Hwy) Intersection
Leesville, Vernon Parish
Control Section 024-06
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (LADOTD), advises the public of an emergency lane closure on US 171, northbound, right hand lane, 1.1 miles south of its LA 8 (Texas Hwy.) intersection, in Leesville, Vernon Parish. The lane closure is for emergency catch basin repairs and will remain closed until repairs can be made. The left hand lane is still in use.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.
Parish Contacts
Larry Francisco
Highway Maintenance Specialist: Sabine and Vernon Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5228
larry.francisco@la.gov
Vernon Parish Unit
Office: (337) 238-6408
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov