DOTD announces closure of Interstate 49 in St. Landry Parish
Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:24:53 PM
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to rapidly deteriorating road conditions, Interstate 49 northbound at La. 10 (Lebeau) is closed to the traveling public.
To travel north, motorists are advised to detour utilizing La. 10 to U.S. 71.
If travel is essential, DOTD urges motorists to use extra caution when traveling on roadways during hazardous weather conditions especially while traveling over bridges and elevated roadways and stay off the roads whenever possible.
DOTD crews will continue to monitor state bridges and roadways.
For the most up-to-date road status information, DOTD offers motorists various resources:
511 Traveler Information: Travelers can find information regarding road closures by downloading the Louisiana 511 mobile app or by visiting the 511 Traveler Information website at www.511la.org . This website is updated in real time with changing road conditions.
MyDOTD: Motorists can receive up-to-date information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
Social Media: Find DOTD on social media for updates and information. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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