LDWF Closes Roads on Bogue Chitto WMA Due to Flooding
Baton Rouge, La., - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has temporarily closed a portion of the Cut-Through Road and all of Bogue River Road North, on Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to vehicular traffic. This closure is due to hazardous conditions caused by recent rainfall and associated flooding. The roads are being closed at the parking area located on the easternmost portion of the Cut-Through Road (Coordinates 30.733520, -90.121252).
The roads will remain closed until conditions improve, necessary repairs can be completed, and the roads are deemed safe for vehicular traffic. All other roads on the WMA remain open.
Bogue Chitto WMA consists of 1,643 acres located approximately 10 miles south of Franklinton and includes bottomland hardwood, cypress-tupelo, and upland pine habitats. Visit the Bogue Chitto WMA webpage for more information.