*ROAD RE-OPENED**; LA 499; Winn Parish
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10:00:29 AM
**UPDATE**
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 499; 1.8 miles North of intersection LA 126 is NOW OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

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EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE
LA 499; Winn Parish
Control Section:126-02


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that LA 499; 1.8 miles North of intersection LA 126 is CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

Permit/Detour section

There are no detours at this time associated with this closure.

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.

Contact
Jeff Connella, M.S., P.E.
Area Engineer – LA DOTD
Rapides and Avoyelles Parishes
Jeffrey.Connella@la.gov
(31)-729-4744

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
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