TRAFFIC ALERT:
Due to the anticipation of icy conditions, DOTD has closed I-49 North from the Bert Kouns Industrial Loop to I-20 and I-49 South from I-20 to the Inner Loop (LA 3132).
I-220 in both directions is closed through entire length.
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