UPDATE RE-OPENED ;LA 111: from LA 464 to JD Mitcham Rd; Vernon Parish
Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 10:42:39 AM
3/30/2016
10:40 AM
UPDATE
NOW OPEN
LA 111: from LA 464 to JD Mitcham Rd
Vernon Parish
Control Section No. 132-02
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 111, from LA 464 to JD Mitcham Road, in Vernon Parish, is OPEN
03/11/2016
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 111: from LA 464 to JD Mitcham Rd
Vernon Parish
Control Section No. 132-02
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 111, from LA 464 to JD Mitcham Road, in Vernon 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. Deidra Druilhet, Public Information Officer
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 337-262-6133
[email protected]
Vernon Parish Contacts:
Tommy Holder
Office 337-238-6408
[email protected]
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