**UPDATE: ROAD RE-OPENED**; La 111, from Bonner Rd to Jarrell Loop, Vernon Parish
Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at 4:18:13 PM
**ATTENTION**

April 4, 2017

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 111 from Bonner Rd to Jarrell Loop, is NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Contact:
Michael DeSelle, P.E.
Area Engineer
Office 318-561-5120
michael.deselle@la.gov

4/3/2017

Emergency Road Closure
La 111, from Bonner Rd to Jarrell Loop
Vernon Parish
Control Section No. 132-02

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately La 111, from Bonner Rd to Jarrell Loop, will be closed to thru traffic due to shoulder failure.

Permit/Detour section
The detour for traffic traveling south is LA 8 to US 171 to US 190 to LA 111.
The detour for traffic traveling north is US 190 to US 171 to LA 8 to LA 111.

Additional Information
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

Media Contact
Ms. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
deidra.druilhet@la.gov

Vernon Parish Contacts:
Doyce Gorham
Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist
Office 318-561-0228
doyce.gorham@la.gov

Michael DeSelle, P.E.
Area Engineer
Office 318-561-5120
michael.deselle@la.gov