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511 system helps Louisiana motorists evacuate

GasBuddy Blog -- Louisiana's DOT knows how to help motorists get where they need to go. And frankly, they've had too much practice under the most stressful situations. As Hurricane Isaac approached Louisiana this week, the state's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) was quick to remind citizens they can get the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions by using the 511 Traveler Information System.

"DOTD will work closely with local and state police to close roads, as needed," said DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, P.E. "Motorists are strongly encouraged to access the 511 Traveler Information System to receive up-to-the-minute information on road closures. Knowing road conditions before leaving home can help motorists...

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after Katrina, one would expect there to be better help for everyone.
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Hmm.
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Again?
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It better work after 2005
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Yesterday's news.
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They have gotten enough practice.
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awesome
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great
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I read it before.
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Old article.
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Nice when a system works as planned.
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good one
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This has something to do with gas, somewhere
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Fascinating.
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wonder which ignorant politician is going claim he came up with the idea of a 511 system. great if works the way it is supposed to.
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It works.
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The irony of it...getting pulled over and ticketed for using a cell phone to call 511 while driving.
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wonder which ignorant politician is going claim he came up with the idea of a 511 system. great if works the way it is supposed to.
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Glad to hear it.
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Finally somthing helpfull for a hange!!
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Arkansas West Virginia and Hawaii do not have this service to my knowledge
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Hope everyone stays safe
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The storm is sooooo slow the entire states of Louisiana & Miss should be underwater by now. Good luck use 511...................
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i read this yesterday
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Sounds great and beneficial, it's to bad they had to have on the job training.
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it is a good feature, even for leasure driving or vacation trips. CalTrans has something like that.
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gr8
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Sounds like a good plan!
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I never heard of the 511 system before reading this article, but it sounds like it is a worthwhile system.
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Finally some good news!
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511 has been available in several areas, but I've never used it.
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Never heard about this before until I read this article yesterday.
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Hmmm...
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Some thing in government working right...............
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good, safety
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511 is a good system.
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That's a good thing!!!
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The whole country should have it.
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Long over due.
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Good that they have this imformation.
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I don't need to be told to evacuate
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