**UPDATE** La 111: Between La 392 and La 8; Vernon Parish
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:18:58 AM
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that La 111, between La 392 and La 8, in Vernon Parish, is NOW OPEN.
Emergency Contact
Tommy Holder Jr.; Parish Maintenance Superintendent
Office Phone 337-238-6409
Cell Phone 337-353-8532
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding
La 111, Between La 392 and La 8
Vernon Parish
Control Section No. 132-03
Log Mile 7.5 -8.0
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately La 111, between La 392 and La 8, in Vernon Parish, is closed due to flooding.
The Department of Transportation and Development District 08 Office in Alexandria is urging motorists to use EXTREME caution when traveling on roadways this evening and tomorrow. All parishes in Central Louisiana are under a Flash Flood Warning. The National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned area. The rainfall is occurring very rapidly at times and can quickly cover roadways. Runoff from this excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding to occur. Motorists should drive slowly and carefully, avoid driving while distracted and watch for flooded roadways. Always allow for extra driving time, reduce speeds when visibility is low, and make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
High Water Roadway Closures may occur overnight. DOTD has crews in place to address these issues as they occur.
Permit/Detour section
No detours are available at this time.
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.
Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov , by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov