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UPDATE Saturday: Road Closure Information

Jarod Frost

As flood waters recede, many roads are re-opening. Officials ask for caution when driving on roads that have been flooded, since flood waters have damaged the structure and safety of many roads in the area.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office has released the following closures:

Monroe

  • West Elmwood Drive
  • Sycamore Lane
  • Cotton Bayou Lane
  • Tanglewood Subdivision
  • La. Hiwhway 134 in Fairbanks area
  • Hidden Oaks
  • Highway 165 in Logtown area
  • Charmingdale Subdivision and surrounding area
  • Bayou Shores Drive at the dam
  • Rowland Road
  • Aspen Drive
  • McGowan Road
  • Stubbs Vinson Road
  • Buckhorn Bend Loop

West Monroe:

  • Hemphill Road
  • La. Highway 34 near the mill
  • Elkins Road
  • Philpot Road
  • Lenwil Road
  • La. 3033
  • New Natchitoches, water in several areas (and road damage)
  • Cheeks Road
  • Avant Road
  • Thomas Road at Sandal Street
  • Strozier Road at Trace West Road
  • La. 557 at South Rogers (closed, also the bridge is out)
  • Crowell Road
  • Laura Wilkes Road
  • Guyton Road
  • Conney Barnett Road
  • La. 546 in several areas
  • Claiborne Road
  • Winnfield Road at area 3
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