Update: Road Reopened; La. 1187: 2.1 miles east of La. 114; Avoyelles Parish;
Wednesday, July 07, 2021 at 12:51:07 PM
July 7, 2021
**UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED**
LA 1187;
2.1 miles east of La. 114;
Avoyelles Parish;
Control Section 805-14
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (LaDOTD), advises the public that La. 1187, 2.1 miles east of LA 114, in Avoyelles Parish, is OPEN to traffic.
July 7, 2021
Emergency Road Closure;
LA 1187;
2.1 miles east of La. 114;
Avoyelles Parish;
Control Section 805-14
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (LaDOTD), advises the public that La. 1187, 2.1 miles east of LA 114, in Avoyelles Parish, will close at approximately 7:30 am this morning for an emergency pipe replacement. This road closure is expected to last approximately one (1) day and be reopened by 5:00 pm today.
Permit/Detour Section
No detour is available.
Safety Reminder
All construction activity is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD appreciates the motoring public’s patience and reminds drivers to please exercise caution when traveling through work zone areas 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 Contacts
Mr. Thad Rabalais
Avoyelles Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: (318) 253-7074 or (318) 253-7202
Email: thadd.rabalais@la.gov
Mr. Kerry Lemoine
Highway Maintenance Specialist: Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes
Office: (318) 561-5270
Email: kerry.lemoine@la.gov
Media Contact
Mrs. Erin Buchanan Mills
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
Email: erin.buchanan@la.gov