Sunday, February 14, 2021 11:17 PM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the Cameron Ferry will be out of service, Sunday, February 14, 2021 beginning at 11:15pm until further notice.
The closure is necessary due to icing conditions.
Monday, February 15, 2021 12:14 AM
·Estherwood Pontoon Bridge (LA 91)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) urges motorists to stay off the roads during hazardous driving conditions. DOTD will do everything it can to keep Louisiana’s highways and interstate system open in the event of freezing rain, sleet or snow and will prioritize the maintenance and opening of routes based on traffic volumes.
Monday, February 15, 2021 12:27 AM
· I-10 Eastbound and Westbound from mile marker 118 to 135 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge), Including Iberville Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) urges motorists to stay off the roads during hazardous driving conditions. DOTD will do everything it can to keep Louisiana’s highways and interstate system open in the event of freezing rain, sleet or snow and will prioritize the maintenance and opening of routes based on traffic volumes.
Monday, February 15, 2021 12:50 AM
ROAD CONDITION ADVISORY: Roads in Northwest Region deemed impassable due to winter weather
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that all state maintained roadways with the exception of I-20 and I-49 (sections that remain open) in the 7-parish Northwest region have been deemed impassable due to winter weather conditions.
There has been significant accumulation of snow and ice on bridges, overpasses, and roadways resulting in travel conditions that are considered to be inadvisable. With additional winter precipitation expected to impact the region over the next few days, DOTD is strongly urging motorists to avoid ALL unnecessary travel, including on interstates that remain open.
The major impacted routes include but are NOT limited to:
- US 71 (Natchitoches/Red River Parish line to Arkansas state line)
- US 171 (Sabine/DeSoto Parish line to I-20 in Caddo Parish)
- LA 1 (Natchitoches/Red River Parish line to Arkansas state line)
- US 84 (Texas state line to US 171 in Mansfield)
- LA 2 (Texas state line to Union Parish line)
- LA 9 (Natchitoches/Bienville Parish line to Arkansas state line)
- US 371 (I-49 to the Arkansas state line)
- US 79 (Minden to Arkansas state line)
- LA 3 (Bossier City to Arkansas state line)
- LA 526 (LA 3132 to I-49)
- LA 3132 (I-20 to LA 523)
While these and many other routes have not been barricaded and marked as ‘closed’, it is the intent of DOTD to warn motorists that roadway conditions have deteriorated and travel could be hazardous. If travel is absolutely necessary, DOTD urges drivers to adhere to the following safety tips:
- Drive slowly and carefully.
- Avoid driving while distracted.
- Always allow for extra driving time.
- Avoid using cruise control.
- Reduce speeds when visibility is low.
- Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
- Be on the lookout for
- DOTD crews and other emergency responders and their equipment.
- Remember that it’s unlawful and unsafe to drive around a road closed barricade for any reason.
Also, beware of black ice – a thin, transparent layer of ice accumulation that can be visually hard to detect on bridges, overpasses, off-ramps and in shady spots. As always, DOTD reminds motorists to buckle up and refrain from distracted driving or driving under the influence.
Monday, February 15, 2021 12:57 AM
Monday, February 15, 2021 1:18 AM
DOTD will advise when the road has been re-opened.
DOTD reminds motorists that it is unsafe and unlawful to drive onto a closed road past a “road closed” barricade at any time for any reason.
Monday, February 15, 2021 1:27 AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the Union Pacific Railroad Overpass on US 165 in Kinder, LA in Allen Parish is CLOSED effective immediately due to winter weather conditions.
DOTD will advise when the bridge has been re-opened.
DOTD reminds motorists that it is unsafe and unlawful to drive onto a closed road past a “road closed” barricade at any time for any reason.
Monday, February 15, 2021 2:10 AM
There has been significant accumulation of sleet and ice on bridges, overpasses, and roadways resulting in travel conditions that are considered to be inadvisable. With additional winter precipitation expected to impact the roads over the next few days, DOTD is strongly urging motorists to avoid ALL unnecessary travel, including on interstates that remain open.
While routes have not been barricaded and marked as ‘CLOSED’, it is the intent of DOTD to warn motorists that roadway conditions have deteriorated and travel could be hazardous. If travel is absolutely necessary, DOTD urges drivers to adhere to the following safety tips:
Drive slowly and carefully.
Avoid driving while distracted.
Always allow for extra driving time.
Avoid using cruise control.
Reduce speeds when visibility is low.
Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
Be on the lookout for DOTD crews and other emergency responders and their equipment.
Remember that it’s unlawful and unsafe to drive around a road closed barricade for any reason.
Also, beware of black ice – a thin, transparent layer of ice accumulation that can be visually hard to detect on bridges, overpasses, off-ramps and in shady spots. As always, DOTD reminds motorists to buckle up and refrain from distracted driving or driving under the influence.
Monday, February 15, 2021 4:56 AM
- US 90 Overpass over LA 88
- US 90 Overpass over LA 675
- US 90 Overpass over LA 14
- US 90 Overpass over LA 329
- US 90 Overpass over Lewis St.
- US 90 Overpass over LA 83
- US 90 Overpass over Darnall Road
- US 90 Overpass over LA 85
- US 90 Overpass over LA 668
Traffic is being detoured via the exit and entrance ramps
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) urges motorists to stay off the roads during hazardous driving conditions. DOTD will do everything it can to keep Louisiana’s highways and interstate system open in the event of freezing rain, sleet or snow and will prioritize the maintenance and opening of routes based on traffic volumes.
