**Update: Reopened**; LA 361: from LA 362 to St.Landry Parish Line; Avoyelles Parish
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 8:28:31 AM
7/16/2019

**UPDATE: REOPENED**
LA 361: from LA 362 to 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, from LA 362 to the St. Landry Parish line, in Avoyelles Parish, IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC.

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

Parish Contacts:
Thadd Rabalais
Avoyelles Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 253-7074
Email: thadd.rabalais@la.gov

Roger Moore
Maintenance Specialist for Rapides and Avoyelles Parish
Office: (318) 561-5270
roger.moore@la.gov

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 08
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov