| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8638 | 2012-08-31 | Troop L | Troop L Traffic Advisory and Road Closures |
| TROOP L TRAFFIC ADVISORY August 31st, 2012 Troop L Traffic Advisory and Road Closures 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 55 southbound onramp from U.S. 51 Business · U.S. 51 from Manchac to Ponchatoula · LA 433 between Interstate 10 and U.S. Hwy 90 · The U.S. 11 Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain linking Slidell to New Orleans East · 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 Interstate 12 · 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 near Bennett Bridge Road 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. 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.
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