Aggrostats

Troop B - NEWS RELEASE

August 29, 2012

Louisiana State Police Troop B is monitoring all interstate and state highways in the area. Water is rising in those areas that are prone to flooding and we are observing downed power lines and debris in the roadways. Motorists are urged to refrain from unnecessary travel and be watchful for fallen trees and debris on area roadways. We will continue to monitor road conditions throughout the duration and following Hurricane Isaac.

Due to high water and/or dangerous conditions, the following roads are closed at this time:
· I-10 at US 51 in LaPlace; detour I-10 west to I-55 north; I-10 east to LA 3188
· US 90 at the St. Charles Parish/Jefferson Parish line
· US 61 at the St. Charles Parish/Jefferson Parish line
· US 51 between LaPlace and Manchac (St. John the Baptist Parish)
· US 61 north at Causeway Boulevard (Jefferson Parish)
· LA 628 at Ideal Court (St. John the Baptist Parish)
· LA 39 on eastbank at Caernarvon Canal (Plaquemines Parish)
· LA 3017 at Norman Street (Plaquemines Parish)


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.