Southwest Louisiana Road Closures Due to Flooding
Southwest Louisiana Road Closures Due to Flooding
Lists of roadways that have been closed or made partially impassable in Southwest Louisiana due to flooding.
This page has lists of closed or partially impassable roadways from multiple state and local agencies. The lists are updated periodically as information becomes available. It only takes about 12 inches of moving water to move most cars and only about 2 feet of moving water can carry away many SUVs and trucks. If you see water on a roadway that is not listed or marked and you do not know how deep it is, turn around, don’t drown.
Updated September 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m..
Due to heavy rain in the area of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana from Tropical Depression Imelda several roadways have been closed or made partially impassable in Southwest Louisiana due to flooding.
Flooded and Closed Roadways in Southwest Louisiana
From LADOTD
September 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. – I-10 westbound from Exit 4 to the state line and LA 12 westbound from Starks to the state line are now open.
Follow this link to check for major roadway closures in Texas.
From the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
September 20, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. – The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has indicated that all roads on the list below are clear and high water signs have been removed.
- Alligator Park
- Ashworth Cutoff Abbey Road
- Berry Road
- Big Woods Edgerly Road
- Big Woods Vinton Road
- Choupique Road
- Ellis Moss Road
- Foreman Road
- Gillis Road
- Gum Island Road
- LeBleu Road
- Niblett’s Bluff Road
- Old River Road
- Smith Cutoff Road
The signs are to alert drivers that there is water on these roadways, but they ARE NOT CLOSED at this time. Please use extreme caution when driving.
From the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
CPSO list updated September 20, 2019, at 8:40 a.m.
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