**ROAD RE-OPENED**; LA 361: 1 to 2 miles north of St. Landry Parish Line; Avoyelles Parish; High Water
Thursday, November 08, 2018 at 7:26:47 AM
**ATTENTION**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that LA 361, Avoyelles Parish and the St. Landry Parish Line, is now OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.
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
Thadd Rabalais
Avoyelles Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 253-7074
Email: thadd.rabalais@la.gov
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11/7/2018
**Emergency Road Closure Due to High Water
LA 361: 1 to 2 miles north of St. Landry Parish Line
Avoyelles Parish**
Control Section No. 375-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 361, one to two miles north of the St. Landry Parish line, in Avoyelles Parish, is closed due to 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
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
Thadd Rabalais
Avoyelles Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 253-7074
Email: thadd.rabalais@la.gov