UPDATE: RE-OPENED; LA 1206: 1.0 miles east of the LA 115 south intersection; Rapides Parish
Monday, March 26, 2018 at 9:18:47 AM
**3/26/2018**

**UPDATE - RE-OPENED***
LA 1206: 1.0 miles east of the LA 115 south intersection
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 840-01

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public LA 1206, 1.0 miles east of the LA 115 south intersection, in Rapides Parish, is re-opened to the public.

The high water has rescinded.


3/18/2018

Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 1206: 1.0 miles east of the LA 115 south intersection
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 840-01

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 1206, 1.0 miles east of the LA 115 south intersection, in Rapides Parish, is closed due to flooding/ high water.

Permit/Detour Section
Please see www511la.org

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 Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides and Vernon Parishes
Office Phone 1-877-452-3683 (1-877-4LA-DOTD)
Email: dotdcs@la.gov

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

Mr. Roger Moore
Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist (Rapides & Avoyelles Parish)
Office 318-561-5270
Roger.Moore@la.gov