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Levee Closure Forces Vick Road Detour | Alexandria Louisiana News
Diversion Canal Levee Road is shutting down to public access starting April 1, 2027, as the Texas Basin Levee District prioritizes flood protection. Residents and businesses heading to Larto will be forced onto Vick Road — a treacherous detour already plagued by poor conditions, drainage issues, and traffic congestion. Local business owner Stacey Mabou warns her property’s decline is tied to road quality, and with state funding for paving long abandoned, the local police jury now faces an even steeper maintenance burden as traffic surges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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