The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, (LADOTD), advises the public, effective immediately, LA 119 will be closed approximately 2.5 miles south of its intersection with LA 1220. This closure is needed to allow for the installation of a new cross drain at this location. This closure is expected to last approximately 2 days.  

Permit/Detour Section
North bound traffic will continue north to the intersection of LA 119 & LA 494, proceed west on LA 494 to its intersection with LA 1, then proceed south on LA 1 to its intersection with LA 493, then proceed east on LA 493 to LA 119.  

South bound traffic will continue south to the intersection of LA 119 and LA 493, proceed west on LA 493 to its intersection with LA 1, then proceed north on LA 1 to its intersection with LA 494, then proceed east on LA 494 to its intersection with LA 119.  

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 and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out of state travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Website at http://www.511la.org/. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the La DOTD website @ http://www.dotd.la.gov/ and the DOTD Facebook page.

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