UPDATE 4/20/2020: All routes are open at this time. Crews continue working on removing debris.
UPDATE: 5:00 PM 4/16/2020
- LA 15 (S. 2nd Street) from LA 594 (Texas Ave.) and Orange Street - REOPENED TO THRU TRAFFIC
- US 165 Business (Jackson Street) from Texas Ave. to Orange Street - REOPENED TO THRU TRAFFIC
- LA 594 (Millhaven Road) from Nutland Road to the US 165 Overpass - REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO A COMBINATION OF DOWN POWELINES AND POWERPOLES
City, state, and private work crews are continuing to work at all three locations and neighborhoods removing trees and debris.
ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO WEATHER: Ouachita Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, due to severe weather that occured on Sunday, April 12, 2020, the following roadways remain closed for the removal of downed power lines and trees:
- LA 15 (S. 2nd Street) from LA 594 (Texas Ave.) and Orange Street
- US 165 Business (Jackson Street) from Texas Ave. to Orange Street
- LA 594 (Millhaven Road) from Nutland Road to the US 165 Overpass
DOTD will advise when these roadways have been reopened and are safe for travel.
Safety reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov