UPDATE RE-OPENED: LA 465: 3.5 miles west of LA 121 Intersection; RAPIDES PARISH
Friday, March 11, 2016 at 10:10:34 PM
3/11/2016
10:07pm
***UPDATE RE-OPENED***
LA 465, 3.5 miles West of its intersection with LA 121
LA 465; Rapides Parish
Control Section 137-03
Rapides Parish Contact:
Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office 318-561-5191
kerry.lemoine@la.gov
**EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE**
LA 465; Rapides Parish
Control Section 137-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 465, 3.5 miles West of its intersection with LA 121, is closed due to high water/flooding.
Permit/Detour Section
No detour at this time
Safety Reminder
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).
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.
Rapides Parish Contact:
Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office 318-561-5191
kerry.lemoine@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov