Stephensville Road, Bayou Estates closed to nonresidential traffic

Stephensville Road at its intersection with La. 70 and Bayou Estates Subdivision are closed to non-residents due to high water from heavy rainfall in recent days.
The closures are in addition to Adell and Edna streets and Landry Lane, which have been closed, St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux announced in a news release Thursday morning.
There are sand bag stations available at Stephensville Park, 3257 La. 70; and in Belle River across from the fire station at 1473 East Stephensville Road.
Earlier this week, St. Martin Parish President Chester Cedars issued a State of Emergency for the parish due to the rains. A no-wake zone also was issued in Stephensville and Belle River until further notice.