I-110 northbound fully open; southbound has lane closure
Thursday, June 06, 2019 at 4:08:13 PM
BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that both northbound lanes of I-110 in Baton Rouge are now open following the recent flash flooding that left this section of the interstate impassable. Crews have pumped out water to allow for a single southbound lane opening. In order to avoid high water in this area, motorists are advised to use the shoulder of the roadway.

Crews remain on site to monitor the conditions of the southbound travel lanes. On I-110 in Baton Rouge, under normal rain conditions, the pump stations in the area move water from the roadway to the nearby Capitol Lake. The portion of I-110 southbound that currently has high water is not influenced by the nearby pumping station and portable pumps were used to open a lane. The remaining water gravity-drains into the Capitol Lakes. However, the lake is currently at capacity, which results in water remaining on the roadway with no place to flow.

During unfavorable weather conditions, motorists should adhere to the following safety tips:

• Do not drive unless you must.
• 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.
• Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
• Have your headlights on when using windshield wipers
• Never drive through areas with downed power lines or utility poles

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 at DOTD’s Facebook and Twitter pages.