**UPDATE RE-OPENED**; LA 112: at junction of LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121; Rapides Parish
Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 5:07:51 PM
**2/25/2018**
**UPDATE: RE-OPENED
LA 112: at junction of LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121
Rapides Parish**
Control Section No. 029-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 112, at its junction with LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121, in Rapides Parish, is open to all traffic
2/23/2018
Emergency Road Closure Due to Flooding/ High Water
LA 112: at junction of LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121
Rapides Parish
Control Section No. 029-05
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately LA 112, at its junction with LA 121 to 1.0 mile south of LA 121, in Rapides 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
Mr. Rodney Mallett, Public Relations
Avoyelles, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes
Phone # 225-379-1275
[email protected]
Rapides Parish Contacts:
Mr. Larry Francisco
Rapides Highway Maintenance
318-561-5193
[email protected]
Kerry Lemoine
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office 318-561-5191
[email protected]
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