**UPDATE: ROAD OPENED** LA 3051, Approximately 0.9 Miles East Of Junction With US 165 Near Juction With Rustic Acres
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 at 10:47:15 AM
***ROAD OPENED***

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 3051, approximately 0.9 miles east of the junction with US 165 near the junction with Rustic Acres, in Morehouse Parish, is Now Open To Traffic.

Emergency Road Closure Due to Cross Drain Washout
Flooding/High Water
LA 3051; 0.9 miles east of the junction with US 165 near the junction with Rustic Acres
Morehouse Parish
Control Section No. 834-17

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 3051, approximately 0.9 miles east of the junction with US 165 near the junction with Rustic Acres, in Morehouse Parish, is closed due to a cross drain washout.

Permit/Detour Section
No detours are available at this time.

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 this they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-792-3511). 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.
  • Reduce speeds when visibility is low.
  • Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
  • Avoid using highway overpasses as tornado shelters.
Media Contact
Ms. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Morehouse, West Carroll, and East Carroll Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
cindy.dorfner@la.gov