**UPDATE: LA 822 ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO AMMONIA LEAK CLEANUP**
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 9:05:05 AM
** UPDATE: LA 822 NOW OPEN TO THRU TRAFFIC **
LA 822 CLOSED BETWEEN LA 33 AND BARTLETT ROAD
The Lincoln Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Prepardness along with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that as of today, Spetember 18, 2018, LA 822 between LA 33 and Bartlett Road will be closed until further notice. This closure will allow crews to burn off remaining residue from the ammonia pipeline leak and make any necessary repairs. Local residents outside the 1000-ft radius are being allowed to return to their homes, but no access through the work site is allowed.
Pipeline officials are hopeful this operation will be completed by Thursday, September 20, 2018.
Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution near the work site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Additional Information
Call (318) 342-0100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, or the DOTD Facebook page.
Media Contact
Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov