UPDATE: RE-OPENED; LA 113; one mile west of US 165; Rapides Parish
Thursday, November 01, 2018 at 10:51:49 AM
11/1/2018
10:48 AM

**UPDATE: RE-OPENED
LA 113; one mile west of US 165**
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 140-03

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 113, one mile west of US 165, in Rapides Parish, is now open to all traffic.


11/1/2018

Emergency Road Closure Due to Downed Trees and Downed Electrical Lines
LA 113; one mile west of US 165
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 140-03

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 113, one mile west of US 165, in Rapides Parish, is closed due to downed trees and downed electrical lines.

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
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov

Parish Contacts
Roger Moore
Highway Maintenance Specialist: Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5270
Roger.Moore@la.gov