UPDATE: OPEN

LA 70 (ASSUMPTION PARISH) - LA 70 travel lanes are now open.

Drivers should be cautions of standing pockets of water on portions of the roadway.

Please never attempt to drive through high water, even it appears to be shallow. Also, remember to never drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.

DOTD will advise when the water has receded and the roadway has been reopened.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app 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 wwwsp.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Aaron Elisar
Area Engineer
(225) 474-2022

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LA 70 (ASSUMPTION PARISH) – LA 70 between LA 996 and LA 69 is currently closed due to high water.

This emergency road closure will be in effect until further notice. No thru traffic is allowed at this time.

Commuters may use LA 69 and LA 996 as detour routes back to LA 70.

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.

Aaron Elisar

Area Engineer

(225) 474-2022