Louisiana § RS 48:346 - Closing or restricting use of highways
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:346 — Closing or restricting use of highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 48:346. Closing or restricting use of highways
The assistant secretary of the office of operations or the chief engineer may close any section of highway to all or any class or part of traffic or restrict the use thereof to the extent he thinks expedient for any length of time that, in his judgment, is appropriate for any of the following reasons:
(1) To permit construction or maintenance operations to proceed without interruption.
(2) To protect the property of the state or the persons and property of the traveling public.
(3) In his opinion, there is an emergency requiring the closing or restriction.
(4) In his opinion, the closing or restriction is in the best interest of the state or the state highway system.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1979, No. 413, §8, eff. July 11, 1979; Acts 1984, No. 625, §1; Acts 2003, No. 701, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 48:346 cover?
Section RS 48:346 ("Closing or restricting use of highways") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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