Central LA Road Closures due to Harvey
Effective immediately, the following road closures are in place due to heavy rains. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve. Be sure to check www.511la.org for the latest travel information, as road conditions change quickly. UPDATES ARE UNDERLINED AND IN BOLD PRINT
Grant Parish:
LA 1240: 0.6 miles from the intersection of US 71 is closed due to road failure from storm damage.
Natchitoches Parish:
**NOW CLOSED** LA 493: west of I-49 is closed due to high water
LA 493: LA 1 to LA 484 is closed due to high water.
LA 485 South: 0.5 miles West of I-49 is closed due to high water
LA 485: 2.0 miles North of LA 6 Intersection is closed due to high water
OPEN** LA 1222: 1.5 miles East of LA 485
LA 117: 2.0 miles South of LA 120 is closed due to slope failure
OPEN** LA 9: at the Junction of US 71 to the Bienville Parish line
LA 478: At the intersection of LA 120 is closed due to high water
OPEN** LA 156: from LA 9 to LA 479
LA 480: East of US 71 is closed due to high water
OPEN** LA 153: LA 9 to the Bienville Parish line
OPEN** LA 155: Red River Parish Line to LA 153
OPEN** LA 487: LA 120 to LA 174
LA 120: from I-49 to LA 478 is closed due to high water
LA 479: from LA 9 to LA 156 is closed due to high water
Rapides Parish:
LA 112: from LA 121 to two miles east is closed due to high water
Vernon Parish:
OPEN** LA 464: between Peevy Road and J. M. Q Loop
OPEN** LA 111: from northern intersection of Beech Grove Loop to LA 392
OPEN** LA 111: from southern intersection of Beech Grove Loop to LA 8
OPEN** Intersection of LA 465 (control section 137-02; log mile 9.8-10.2) and LA 489 (control section 138-04; log mile 5.3 to 5.58)
Winn Parish:
OPEN**LA 501: from US 167 to LA 156
OPEN** LA 156: from LA 1232 to LA 501
OPEN** LA 1232: from LA 156 to LA 501
LA 126: from LA 1233 to LA 501 is closed due to road damage from storm.
Sabine Parish:
OPEN** LA 174: from Converse to Ryles Road
OPEN** LA 1217: North of the LA 6 Intersection
OPEN** US 171 Business: US 171 in Zwolle near LA 1216 and the post office
OPEN** LA 1216: .2 miles East of US 171
OPEN** LA 174: 1 mile west of Pleasant Hill
OPEN** LA 1215: west of LA 191
Contact: District 08 Emergency Operations Center at 318-561-5233 or 318-561-5176 if additional information is needed.
No other routes are affected at this time. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and avoid the closed areas.
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.
