UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED - US 165 NB – Allen Parish
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1:55:06 AM
UPDATE: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that US 165 northbound has REOPENED, but HIGH WATER remains.
DOTD reminds motorists to drive with caution.
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road closure - US 165 NB – Allen Parish
US 165 north of Oberlin between milepost 31 to 32 and milepost 34 to 35 is CLOSED again due to high water.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that US 165 northbound has REOPENED, but HIGH WATER remains.
DOTD reminds motorists to drive with caution.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that US 165 north of Oberlin between milepost 31 to 32 and milepost 34 to 35 is CLOSED due to high water.
Please drive with caution through low-lying areas that are prone to flooding, and never attempt to drive through standing water.
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.