**UPDATE: ROAD RE-OPENED** LA 1243 (McKeithen Drive), Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Rising Waters
Thursday, April 06, 2017 at 1:18:35 PM
**UPDATE**

April 6, 2017

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 1243 (McKeithen Drive) is NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Rapides Parish Contacts:
Roger Moore
Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist
Office: 318-561-5270
Roger.moore@la.gov

Troy Roussell, P.E.
Area Engineer
Office 318-561-5109
troy.roussell@la.gov

04/04/2017

Emergency Road Closure Due to Rising Water
LA 1243 (McKeithen Drive)
Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 840-46

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 1243 (McKeithen Drive), from approximately 1 mile of its Hwy 28 West junction and from approximately 1 mile of its LA 488 (Twin Bridges Road) junction, in Rapides Parish, is closed due to rising/ flooding/ high water.

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 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

Rapides Parish Contacts:
Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office 318-561-5191
kerry.lemoine@la.gov

Roger Moore
Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist
Office: 318-561-5270
Roger.moore@la.gov

Troy Roussell, P.E.
Area Engineer
Office 318-561-5109
troy.roussell@la.gov