Troopers across the state worked diligently throughout the night and continue today responding to calls for service. As the day continues, Troopers want to remind the public to exercise extreme caution if traveling is a must. It is yet to be determined how much road conditions will improve today with temperatures staying at or below freezing in a large portion of the state.
If you must travel, always wear your seat belt and increase your following distance. Avoid unnecessary travel, never drive around barricades, and stay aware of emergency conditions.
Road closures and detours can be found using the Louisiana Traveler Information System through several different methods including the 511 phone system, www.511la.org, LA DOTD X (formerly Twitter) account, and the “Louisiana 511” smartphone application.
Depending on the method utilized, the traveler information system allows access to valuable resources such as current road reports on crashes, weather related closures, and construction as well as real time traffic camera views.
Motorists that witness hazardous road conditions and/or reckless drivers are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the nearest Louisiana State Police troop headquarters.
Again, Troopers are urging motorists to refrain from unnecessary travel and adhere to all weather-related warnings.
