**UPDATE - RE-OPENED**; LA 127: at LA 1238 to the Caldwell Parish Line; Winn Parish
Friday, August 11, 2017 at 1:05:24 PM
8/11/2017
1:00 pm

***UPDATE - RE-OPENED***
LA 127: at LA 1238 to the Caldwell Parish Line
North-East of Winnfield
Winn Parish
Control Section No. 127-05

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 127 (north-east of Winnfield), at its intersection with LA 1238, in Winn Parish, east to the Caldwell Parish line, is re-opened.


8/11/2017
10:40 am

***Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 127: at LA 1238 to the Caldwell Parish Line
North-East of Winnfield
Winn Parish
Control Section No. 127-05***

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 127 (north-east of Winnfield), at its intersection with LA 1238, in Winn Parish, east to the Caldwell Parish line, is closed due to 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
Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Parish Contacts
Jarrell Maloy, Parish Maintenance Superintendent
Office: 318-628-4766
jarrell.maloy@la.gov

Jeff Mercer, Parish Maintenance Specialist
Office # 318-561-5164
jeffery.mercer@la.gov