UPDATE: LA 1 Open from Golden Meadow to Leeville

LA Highway 1 is back OPEN south of the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow. Motorists should proceed with caution as there may still be some debris in areas along the roadway.

Please note that law enforcement officials are monitoring the roadway conditions as it may be necessary to close the road again if the water rises.

The roadway had been closed since Wednesday morning, August 26, due to rising water caused by Hurricane Laura.

UPDATE: LA 1 Open from Golden Meadow to Leeville