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September 29, 2022 10:58 AM
The railroad crossing at LA 34 Jonesboro Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday, Oct 1 and Sunday, Oct 2 while KCS Railroad performs crossing repairs and maintenance. The detour will be Interstate 20, La. Hwy. 617 (Thomas Road).
August 13, 2021 4:22 PM
The West Monroe Fire Department will begin fire hydrant flow testing on fire hydrants throughout the city, beginning August 16. There may be a temporary drop in water pressure and discolored water.
Call WMFD at (318) 397-0758 with questions.
August 10, 2021 9:57 AM
The West Monroe Police Department will be offering free COVID vaccines this Tuesday and Wednesday to the public.
The West Monroe Police Department will be offering free COVID vaccines to the public this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be offered. Children between the ages of 12-18 will be allowed to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Vaccines...
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February 18, 2021 7:51 AM
City of West Monroe water customers are experiencing low water pressure due to unprecedented freezing temperatures. Customers are asked to conserve water when possible. A boil advisory is in effect until further notice.
City of West Monroe water customers are experiencing low water pressure due to unprecedented freezing temperatures over an extended period of time.
Public Works crews have been working throughout the night to restore normal water operations.
Customers...
City water customers experiencing low water pressure; boil advisory in effectRead On...
February 14, 2021 5:02 PM
City of West Monroe offices will be closed Feb. 15 due to inclement weather including Kiroli Park, West Monroe Recycling Center and the West Ouachita Public Transit System. Emergency responders will remain on duty to assist the public as needed.
City of West Monroe offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 due to inclement weather including Kiroli Park, West Monroe Recycling Center and the West Ouachita Public Transit System. Emergency responders will still be on duty to assist the public as...
City of West Monroe offices closed Feb. 15 due to inclement weatherRead On...
October 15, 2020
I20 EB is currently closed down at Stella Mill on due to an accident in Monroe EB around the civic center.
October 8, 2020 9:38 AM
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October 2, 2020 3:54 PM
Accident on I-20 Bridge (eastbound) causing significant traffic delays
The West Monroe Police Department has received notification of an accident on the I-20 Bridge (eastbound) in Monroe that is causing significant traffic delays. Traffic is backed up past Thomas Road.
Motorists traveling eastbound are encouraged to seek...
Significant traffic delays on I-20 eastboundRead On...
August 27, 2020 10:22 AM
West Monroe Police have advised the public to stay off the roads if at all possible. Several intersections are blocked due to trees or down power lines.
The following roads are blocked due to trees or down power lines. PLEASE AVOID THESE INTERSECTIONS:
South 5th/Lazarre
Lazarre/South 3rd
Splane/Nye
South Riverfront/Coleman
West Highland/Arkansas
North 7th/Cypress
There are also reports of a down tree at...
Stay off the roads due to storm damageRead On...
August 27, 2020 8:58 AM
Due to Hurricane Laura we are unable to accept calls directly to the West Monroe Police Department. If you have an emergency please dial 911. For non-emergency services please dial 318-322-3970 to contact our dispatch center.
August 21, 2020 4:04 PM
Our phone service has been restored. You may again call 396-2722 for non-emergency calls to our dispatch center.
As always call 911 for emergencies.
June 2, 2020 4:47 PM
Beginning June 2 through June 5, a portion of Arkansas Road will be paved between Jersey Street and West Highland, including the roundabouts at Kiroli Road and Warren Drive. Traffic delays are expected.
The La. Dept. of Transportation and Development has announced that beginning at 7 a.m. on June 2 through June 5, Gilchrist Construction is scheduled to pave Arkansas Road between Jersey Street and West Highland. This includes the roundabouts at Kiroli...
Arkansas Road ConstructionRead On...
April 24, 2020 2:47 PM
The City of West Monroe will distribute free cloth face masks to residents and businesses on Monday, April 27.
The City of West Monroe will distribute cloth face masks to City of West Monroe residents and businesses, beginning on Monday, April 27.
The City of West Monroe received a generous donation of cloth face masks from Hanes Brands Inc through the Ouachita...
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February 14, 2020 2:00 PM
Street closures have been announced for Saturday's Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade, which begins at 6 p.m. on Natchitoches Street in West Monroe. Street closures, parade route and a schedule of activities can be found at www.westmonroe.com
The City of West Monroe has announced the following street closures for the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade to be held on Saturday, February 15.
The parade is set to roll at 6 p.m. on Natchitoches Street in West Monroe.
The parade will travel on...
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February 7, 2020 2:00 PM
The West Monroe Police Department has announced street closures for Saturday's Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade, which begins at 5 p.m. from West Monroe High School. Street closures and parade route can be found at www.westmonroe.com
Beginning at 4 p.m., the West Monroe Police Department will close Travis Street between the 500 and 700 blocks until the end of the parade has turned onto N. 7th Street.
At 4:30 p.m., N. 7th Street (south of Travis Street) to Mill Street will be closed...
Street closures announced for Saturday's Mardi Gras ParadeRead On...
January 31, 2020 9:30 AM
The railroad grade crossing at Montgomery Street in West Monroe will be closed to all traffic beginning on Friday, January 31 at 5 p.m. until Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m.
The railroad grade crossing at Montgomery Street in West Monroe will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning on Friday, January 31 at 5 p.m. until Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m.
The closure is for Kansas City Railroad to perform a track replacement....
Railroad Crossing at Montgomery Street to close Jan. 31-Feb. 3Read On...
January 10, 2020 5:09 PM
Severe weather is expected overnight with a chance of tornadoes. Residents are encouraged to download a phone app or have access to a radio for overnight weather updates.
Severe weather is expected overnight with a chance of tornadoes. Residents are encouraged to download a weather app on their phone or have access to a radio for warnings or updates that may be given throughout the night.
The West Monroe Police Department...
Severe weather expected overnightRead On...