**ROAD RE-OPENED** LA 468: 0.3 miles east of US 171 intersection; Vernon Parish
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:34:34 PM
**UPDATE**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public that LA 468 in Vernon Parish, approximately 0.3 miles east of US 171 intersection, IS NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

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July 9, 2020

**EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE
LA 468 - Vernon Parish**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (DOTD), advises the public of an emergency road closure on LA 468 in Vernon Parish, approximately 0.3 miles east of US 171 intersection. This emergency road closure is due to a deteriorated pipe that must be replaced.

Permit/Detour section
The roadway at the pipe site will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the pipe replacement.

The detour will be as follows:
Westbound Traffic: LA 184 east to LA 28 west to US 171 south and back to LA 468.
Eastbound Traffic: US 171 north to LA 28 east to LA 184 west and back to LA 468.

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

Project Contact
Tommy Holder
Vernon Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (337) 238-6409
Email: tommy.holder@la.gov

Larry Francisco
Sabine and Vernon Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist
Office: (318) 561-5228
Email: larry.francisco@la.gov

Jeffrey Connella, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5107
Email: jeffrey.connella@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
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov