Roads Closed: Updated Saturday, Sept. 1
Updated at
4:10 p.m.
• One of the eastbound lanes that had been closed to traffic on Interstate 10 at LA 22 in Sorrento due to flooding has now been reopened.
• Rising water from the Blind River in St. James Parish has closed one lane of Airline Highway and backed up traffic for several miles.
From DOTD:
Interstate 10 from Baton Rouge to New Orleans is open to traffic, with lane restrictions due to flood water on the outer lanes in LaPlace, said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in a news release on Saturday afternoon.
I-10 at Laplace is now open to one lane in both directions. Flood waters have subsided allowing traffic to flow in this area. Additionally, this morning DOTD opened all lanes on I-10 East at LA 22 in Ascension Parish.
I-10 in Laplace, which is located 25 miles west of New Orleans, took on approximately 18-20 inches of flood water on the roadway in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac.
Flood waters are continuing to fluctuate in affected areas. If water begins to cover roadways again, DOTD will need to close those routes.
DOTD continues to urge motorists to use extra caution when traveling on roadways during hazardous weather conditions and stay off the roads whenever possible. Motorists should drive slowly and carefully, and avoid driving while distracted. Always allow for extra driving time, reduce speeds when visibility is low, and make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles. As always, DOTD reminds motorists to buckle up and refrain from drinking and driving.
From State Police Troop L, Saturday, Sept. 1:
Floodwaters continue to obstruct roadways throughout the Troop L region creating potentially dangerous conditions.
Motorists are urged to refrain from unnecessary travel and be watchful for fallen trees and debris on area roadways.
Due to high water and/or dangerous conditions, the following roads are closed at this time:
· The Interstate 10 eastbound off ramps to Oak Harbor Blvd. in Slidell
· The Interstate 55 southbound onramp from U.S. 51 Business
· U.S. 51 from Manchac to Ponchatoula
· LA 10 between LA 25 and LA 440
· LA 40 at LA 1054
· LA 40 at the Tangipahoa River
· LA 445 between U.S. 190 and LA 22
· The westbound lane of LA 440 at the Tangipahoa River
· U.S. 190 east of LA 445 near the Walmart Distribution Center
· U.S. 190 between Old Covington Highway and LA 445
· LA 1077 between LA 1078 and N. Willie Road
· LA 16 between LA 1072 and LA 1074
· LA 443 between LA 1064 and Narretto Road
· LA 437 between LA 40 in St. Tammany Parish to LA 16 to Washington Parish
Road closure signs and barricades have been posted at all locations and citizens are urged to avoid the area if possible. Troop L will continue to monitor the roadways for changing conditions.
All citizens are reminded to monitor the National Weather Service, local radio and television stations, or visit www.lsp.org to see the latest road closures.
In addition, Troopers are posting regular weather, road conditions, and LSP activities on the LSP Facebook page.
To report stalled vehicles or unsafe roadway conditions, you may dial *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone to reach the State Police office closest to you.
For road closure information, motorists can also dial 511 or visit www.511LA.org.
Road closures on the internet
Check law enforcement web sites for closures as roads are opened throughout the day.
Road closure signs and barricades have been posted at all locations and citizens are urged to avoid the area if possible.
All citizens are reminded to monitor the National Weather Service, local radio and television stations, or visit www.lsp.org to see the latest road closures.
In addition, Troopers are posting regular weather, road conditions, and LSP activities on the LSP Facebook page.
To report stalled vehicles or unsafe roadway conditions, you may dial *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone to reach the State Police office closest to you.
For road closure information, motorists can also dial 511 or visit www.511LA.org.
Citizens and visitors are also urged to enroll in Nixle Alerts for real time updates on roadway closures, crash locations, and pertinent safety information for their region of the state. To enroll visit www.nixle.com, complete the required information, and select Louisiana State Police as your agency.
On the Internet:
State Police Road Closures
http://www.lsp.org/roadclosure.html
BRPD Traffic Incidents reports
http://brgov.com/reports/public/brtrmap.asp
Red Stick Ready.com
http://www.brgov.com/emergency/#Road Closures
DOTD Traffic Information site
To view cameras in an area, look under Full Feature and click on the city you want to view.
Once at the camera view page, double click on the camera icon on the left side of the page to refresh camera images. Then click on the camera you want to view.
Some cameras may not be working due to impacts from Isaac. Be patient!
The voice-activated 511 Traveler Information Service provided by the Department of Transportation and Development is available to most wireless and landline telephone users.
The service allows callers to access up-to-date information about weather-related road conditions, construction activities and other critical incidents simply by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information.
Out of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
Travelers can also access information by visiting DOTD’s 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org.
Motorists can also obtain information regarding road closures by contacting DOTD’s Customer Service Center at dotdcs@la.gov, 1-877-4LA-DOTD (1-877-452-3683) or (225) 379-1232. Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.