**Update: Reopened**; La 1204 (Ball Cut-Off Road); Rapides Parish
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:21:03 AM
7/31/2019
**UPDATE: REOPENED**
La 1204: 1 mile west of US 165 at the bridges.
Ball Cut-Off Road
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 840-31
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public effective immediately La 1204 (Ball Cut-Off Road), one mile west of US 165 at the bridges, in Rapides Parish, is reopened 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.
Rapides Parish Contact:
Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 561-5191
Email: kerry.lemoine@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