**UPDATE FOR LA 505 - NOW OPEN**; Emergency Road Closure, LA 505, Jackson Parish
Friday, August 11, 2017 at 11:37:36 AM
UPDATE:
August 11, 2017
11:30 am
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 505 in Jackson Parish is now OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.
Parish Contact
Office: 318-251-5068
jeff.shapiro@la.gov
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Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/High Water
LA 505; Between US 167 and the Jackson/Winn Parish Line near the Wyatt Community
Jackson Parish
Control Section No. 321-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately that LA 505, from US 167 near the Wyatt Community to the Jackson/Winn Parish Line, will be closed to thru traffic due to Flooding/High Water. This Road Closure will remain in effect until the water recedes.
Permit/Detour Section
No detours are available at this time.
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.
DOTD Contact
Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Phone # 318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Parish Contact
Office: 318-251-5068
jeff.shapiro@la.gov