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UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 107 south of Plaucheville, Avoyelles Parish
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:09:28 PM
(UPDATE 6/23/2026): DOTD advises motorists that water has receded and LA 107 between Plaucheville and Dupont (LA 1179) in Avoyelles Parish is now OPEN to traffic.

Please note that LA 107 south of Dupont remains closed due to high water at this time.
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Previous notification:

(UPDATE 6/19/2026)
: DOTD advises motorists that LA 107 in Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish is now OPEN to traffic.
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Original notification:

06/18/2026

Road Closure Due to High Water
LA 107 (Main Street): Cottonport
Avoyelles Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces effective immediately that LA 107 (Main Street) in Cottonport in Avoyelles Parish is closed due to high water. The high water is on LA 107 from LA 29 to the community college.

Permit/Detour section
No detours are available at this time.

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
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

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

Project Contact:
Charlie Franklin
ADA of Maintenance
Office (318) 561-5186
Email: [email protected]