**UPDATE - OPEN** Emergency Road Closure, LA 145, Lincoln Parish
Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 2:38:23 PM

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 145 in Lincoln Parish is now OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

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Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/High Water
LA 145; Between US 80 and LA 556 near Choudrant
Lincoln Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately that LA 145, from US 80 near Choudrant to LA 556, will be closed to thru traffic due to Flooding/High Water. This Road Closure will remain in effect until the water recedes and pending inspection of the bridge in this location.

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