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DOTD Announcements
Emergency Road Closure; LA 495; Natchitoches Parish; Detour
Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 5:28:56 PM
5/9/2019

Emergency Road Closure
LA 495: 2.2 to 2.5 miles of its southern intersection with LA 1
Natchitoches Parish

Control Section No. 053-30

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public effective immediately that LA 495, from 2.2 to 2.5 miles of its southern intersection with LA 1, in Natchitoches Parish, is closed to all traffic. The closure is due to a slide that has encroached upon LADOTD right of way, from the adjacent owner, which is now threatening the integrity of the roadway.

Permit/Detour section
The detour will be as follows:


Northbound: LA 495 Southbound to LA 1 Northbound to LA 495 Southbound

Southbound: LA 495 northbound to LA 1 Southbound to LA 495 Northbound


Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
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.

Media Contact
Erin Buchanan,
Public Information Officer
Phone # 318-549-8402
[email protected]

Parish Contacts
Penny Niette
Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent
Office: 318-357-3161
[email protected]

Jeff Mercer
Parish Highway Maintenance Specialist
Office # 318-561-5164
[email protected]