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DOTD Announcements
Update Road Open; LA 1193; Avoyelles Parish; Cross Drain Replacement
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:58:40 PM
June 9, 2026

LA 1193
Avoyelles Parish
**UPDATE**

Effective immediately, LA 1193 is back open to the traveling public.


June 5, 2026

LA 1193
Avoyelles Parish
Road Closure

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that, effective immediately, LA 1193 is closed to through traffic.

The closure is necessary to allow for the repair of a failing cross drain on LA 1193, located approximately 1.25 miles from the intersection of LA 1193 and LA 107.

Permit/Detour section
Motorists traveling from LA 107 should utilize LA 453 as an alternate route.

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

Additional Information
Call (318) 561-5100 or (800) 542-3509 or 511 or visit www.511LA.org for additional information. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, the Way to Geaux Application for iPhone or Android devices, the DOTD Facebook page or the LA DOTD Twitter page, @Alex_Traffic for further information and details.

Project Contact
Mr. Charlie Franklin, P.E.
ADA of Maintenance
Office: 318-561-5186
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Jordan Kelly, P.E.
Assistant ADA of Maintenance
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 3
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Office: (318) 549-8402
Email: [email protected]