UPDATE: ROAD RE-OPENED: LA 112, from LA 121, Hineston towards Union Hill; Rapides Parish
Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:05:05 AM
***8/15/2016
10:00AM
UPDATE - ROAD RE-OPENED
LA 112: from LA 121 at Hineston, for 1 mile south towards Union Hill
Rapides Parish
Control Section 141-03***
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 112: from LA 121 at Hineston, for 1 mile south towards Union Hill, is open.
8/15/2016
7:00AM
UPDATE - CORRECTION IN DIRECTIONS
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 112: from LA 121 at Hineston, for 1 mile south towards Union Hill
Rapides Parish
Control Section 141-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 112: from LA 121 at Hineston, for 1 mile south towards Union Hill, is closed to due to flooding/high water.
8/14/2016
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 112, at Union Hill, to 1 mile south of Junction LA 121.
Rapides Parish
Control Section 141-03
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 112, from Union Hill to 1 mile south to the LA 121 junction, is closed to 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]
Parish Contact:
Larry Francisco
Office: 318-561-5193
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