**UPDATE - REOPENED**; LA 28 WB over Castor Creek; Vernon Parish
Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:23:40 AM
10/10/2020 at 11:22 am
**UPDATE - REOPENED**
LA 28 WB over Castor Creek, 2 miles from US 171
Vernon Parish
Control Section No. 373-01
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public effective immediately that LA 28 Westbound lanes over Castor Creek, 2 miles from US 171, in Vernon Parish, is OPEN 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.
Motorists should avoid driving during this period unless there is an emergency. If you must drive, watch for flooded roadways, downed trees/utility lines, and storm debris across area roads and bridges due to wind and storm damage. Motorists should avoid driving into standing or running water. Drivers should also follow these tips when driving during and after a rainfall event:
• slow down, be attentive, and avoid driving distracted
• allow for extra driving time and additional room between vehicles
• reduce speeds when visibility is low or road surfaces are wet
• be alert for DOTD, other state, and local responders’ equipment and workers performing work on the bridges and roadways.
• buckle up and refrain from drinking and driving
• do not use your cruise control
Parish Contacts
Larry Francisco
Highway Maintenance Specialist: Sabine and Vernon Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5228
Roger.Moore@la.gov
Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov