(Updated) Cars advised to avoid La. 70 in Stephensville; high water road closures in lower St. Martin

Until further notice, due to rising water, East Stephensville Road, Tower Tank Road and Bayou Estates Subdivision in lower St. Martin Parish will be closed to vehicular traffic except for residents who reside there, a St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office news release said.

As of Monday morning, La. 70 in Stephensville was open, but officials were advising cars not to go through due to water over the highway. Trucks may proceed with caution on La. 70, said Brandie Richardson, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation and Development.

Lower St. Martin Parish between milepost 7.6 and 8.1 has water across La. 70, a news release said.

The Atchafalaya River stage at Morgan City was 7.9 feet Monday morning and is forecast to crest near 8.2 feet Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Adell Street, Edna Street, Landry Road, and Four Mile Bayou Road, were previously closed and will remain so until further notice, the sheriff’s office news release said. Do not sightsee or attempt to go around barricades and/or signage that have been put in place, and be respectful of those who live in these affected areas. Do not attempt to drive through standing water on the roadway. By doing so, it can lead to deadly consequences.