**Update: Reopened**; LA 3225 Southbound Exit: at US 71 intersection; Tioga, Rapides Parish
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 12:03:49 PM
7/30/2019
**UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED**
LA 3225 Southbound Exit: at US 71 intersection
Tioga, Rapides Parish
Control Section 840-43
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public effective immediately LA 3225 Southbound Exit at US 71 intersection, 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.
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
Rapides Parish Contact:
Mr. Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 561-5191
Email: kerry.lemoine@la.gov