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BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a statement regarding at emergency road closure due to high water on LA 37 at Comite River in both directions.

This closure will remain in effect until the high water recedes.

DOTD reminds everyone to use caution when traveling and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.