High Water on LA 70 between Milepost 7.6 and 8.1, St. Martin Parish
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 3:51:15 PM
LA 70 in lower St. Martin Parish between milepost 7.6 and 8.1 has water across the roadway.
Motorists traveling through the water should use caution.
Message boards, lights, and barricades have been installed to aid motorists in staying in their respective lanes and driving at a reduced speed.
Motorists are encouraged to check the status of road conditions prior to beginning commutes to impacted areas by utilizing the following resources for the latest information regarding road conditions:
- MyDOTD: Motorists can receive automatic and up-to-date information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also 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).
- Social media: Additional information can be found on DOTD’s Facebook and Twitter pages.