UPDATE SOUTH BOUND RE-OPENED: US 167: South Bound Lanes, 0.7 Miles South of Winn Parish Line; Grant Parish
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:13:10 AM
3/10/2016
11:11AM
***UPDATE: SOUTH BOUND LANE RE-OPENED***
US 167, South Bound
0.7 Miles South of Winn Parish Line
Grant Parish
Control Section No. 023-03
Parish Contact
Matt Elkins
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: 318-357-3161
matthew.elkins@la.gov
3/10/2016
***UPDATE: SOUTH-BOUND LANES CLOSED***
8:58 AM
US 167, South Bound
0.7 Miles South of Winn Parish Line
Grant Parish
Control Section No. 023-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately US 167, south bound lanes, 0.7 miles south of the Winn Parish line, in Grant Parish, is closed due to flooding/ high water.
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.
As always, DOTD reminds motorists to buckle up and refrain from drinking and driving
3/10/2016
***UPDATE: REOPENED***
US 167, North and South Bound (All Four Lanes)
0.7 Miles South of Winn Parish Line
Grant Parish
Control Section No. 023-03
03/09/2016
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding
US 167, North and South Bound (All Four Lanes)
0.7 Miles South of Winn Parish Line
Grant Parish
Control Section No. 023-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately US 167, north and south bound (all four lanes), 0.7 miles south of the Winn Parish line, in Grant 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. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
cindy.dorfner@la.gov