UPDATE RE-OPENED***: LA 1226, at LA 1227; Natchitoches Parish
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 3:30:36 PM
4/5/2016
3:24 pm
***UPDATE: RE-OPENED***
La 1226;
RE-OPENED-- From South Side of Saline Bayou, North to the End of Maintenance
Natchitoches Parish
Control Section No. 359-02
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately La 1226, at La 1227 Intersection, in Natchitoches Parish, IS OPEN.
3/15/2016
11:54 am
STILL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION UPDATE
Emergency Road Closure Due
La 1226;
CLOSED From South Side of Saline Bayou, North to the End of Maintenance
Natchitoches Parish
Control Section No. 359-02
03/10/2016
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
La 1226; closed at La 1227 intersection
Natchitoches Parish
Control Section No. 359-02
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately La 1226, at La 1227 Intersection, in Natchitoches Parish, is closed due to flooding/ high water.
Permit/Detour Section
No detours are available at this time.
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 .
During unfavorable weather conditions, motorists should drive using the following safety tips:
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Avoid driving into standing or running water.
• Avoid driving while distracted.
• Avoid using cruise control when visibility is low or road surfaces are wet.
• Always allow for extra driving time.
• Reduce speeds when visibility is low.
• Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
• Avoid using highway overpasses as tornado shelters.
Media Contact
Ms. Cindy Dorfner, Public Information Officer
Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine, and Winn Parishes
Phone # 318-549-8402
[email protected]
Parish Contact
Penny Niette
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: 318-357-3161
[email protected]
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