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8639 2012-08-30 Troop L TROOP L TRAFFIC ADVISORY
TROOP L TRAFFIC ADVISORY
August 30th, 2012

Troop L Traffic Advisory and Road Closures

As the entire Northshore region experiences the lingering effects of Hurricane Isaac, floodwaters from Lake Pontchartrain and numerous area rivers continue to obstruct roadways creating potentially dangerous conditions.

Citizens should maintain their preparedness action plan until severe weather warnings are discontinued from our area. 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:
    · Interstate 55 is closed in both directions from Interstate 10 in Laplace to the U.S. Hwy 51 Business exit in Ponchatoula
    · The Interstate 10 eastbound and westbound off ramps to Oak Harbor Blvd. in Slidell
    · The right and center lane of Interstate 10 eastbound at the foot of the Twin Span Bridge in Orleans Parish
    · The Causeway Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain
    · U.S. Hwy 51 from Manchac to Ponchatoula
    · LA Hwy 434 north of Interstate 12 at intersection of Bordish Road.
    · LA Hwy 441 south of LA Hwy 38
    · LA Hwy 21 at LA Hwy 1082
    · LA Hwy 22 through the Town of Madisonville
    · LA Hwy 433 between Interstate 10 and U.S. Hwy 90
    · The U.S. Hwy 11 Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain linking Slidell to New Orleans East
    · U.S. Hwy 190 between U.S. Hwy 190 Business and U.S. Hwy 90


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.




Contact Information:
TFC Nick Manale
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (985) 893-6250 Ext:628
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org

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