HIGH WATER - US 167 – EVANGELINE PARISH
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 8:59:51 AM
UPDATE: U.S. 167 is now open to traffic


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that U.S. 167 is closed approximately two miles south of Ville Platte due to high water.

This area will continue to be monitored and updates will be issued when the roadway becomes passable.

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

DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

  • MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
  • 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by visiting 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).


###