The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces staff are prepared to respond and take precautionary measures in the event of adverse winter weather. Below freezing temperatures and a possible wintry mix are forecast for portions of the state later this week and into the weekend.
DOTD will have crews out scouting the bridges and overpasses, and field crews are ready to begin pre-treating measures as necessary.
Supply inventories and equipment have been checked and verified, and staff will be monitoring bridges, overpasses and other elevated sections of roadway in order to perform winter weather operations, such as applying de-icing materials. Staff has already begun staging de-icing materials where they would be useful given the current weather conditions.
DOTD is also closely monitoring the forecast and remains in close contact with the National Weather Service.
Additionally, DOTD is prepared to close certain bridges and overpasses that are deemed impassable, or that have been identified as preemptive emergency closures as part of each region’s snow and ice plan as applicable.
Motorists are advised that some bridges and overpasses may become unsafe for travel before a closure notice is issued based on the speed and intensity of the storm, and should take responsibility to drive accordingly.
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