**UPDATE-ROAD REOPENED** LA 112 at Junction of LA 121; Rapides Parish
Thursday, March 01, 2018 at 7:25:39 AM
3/1/2018

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 112 at the junction of LA 121, Rapides Parish, IS NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Rapides Parish Contacts:
Larry Francisco
Rapides Highway Maintenance
318-561-5193
larry.francisco@la.gov

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Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 112 at junction of LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121
Control Section No. 029-05; Milepost 10.76 to 9.76
Rapides Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that effective immediately LA 112, at its junction with LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121, in Rapides Parish, has been closed again 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
Mr. Rodney Mallett, Public Relations
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 225-379-1275
rodney.mallett@la.gov

Rapides Parish Contacts:
Mr. Larry Francisco
Rapides Highway Maintenance
318-561-5193
larry.francisco@la.gov

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