Quick take
- DOTD reported a total closure of LA 174 near Bob Wilson Road, east of Pleasant Hill, on Tue., Nov. 3, because of a natural gas leak. Its notice says no through traffic is allowed.
- DOTD lists the closed section in Sabine Parish. KTBS’s headline places the wider road closures in DeSoto Parish. The precise parish limits of all the closures have not been confirmed.
- KTBS reported Nov. 3 that authorities closed several roads after a well blowout, including LA 174 at Bowden, Maroney and Union Grove roads, and Bob Wilson Road.
- As of about 4 p.m. CST Sat., Nov. 7, 511la.org listed LA 174 fully closed in both directions between Union Grove Road and Bowden Road. DOTD’s Nov. 3 notice had no reopening update.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reported Nov. 3 that a small section of LA 174 near Bob Wilson Road, east of Pleasant Hill, was closed because of a natural gas leak. DOTD said law enforcement requested the closure “as a safety measure for the traveling public.” Its notice lists a total closure with no through traffic.
Where DOTD places the closure
DOTD lists the closed section in Sabine Parish. KTBS’s headline describes road closures in DeSoto Parish. These reports do not settle the exact parish limits of every road closure.
What was reported closed
KTBS reported Nov. 3 that several roads were closed after a well blowout. Its list included:
- Highway 174 at Bowden Road and Maroney Road
- Highway 174 leaving Pleasant Hill
- Highway 174 at Union Grove Road
- Bob Wilson Road
Sabine News Now reported Nov. 3 that LA 174 was closed near Bob Wilson Road, with no estimated reopening time.
Current status
As of about 4 p.m. CST Saturday, Nov. 7, 511la.org listed LA 174 fully closed in both directions between Union Grove Road and Bowden Road. The listing says all lanes are closed. DOTD’s Nov. 3 notice had no reopening update, and DOTD says it will post one when the road is safe. Call 511 before traveling.
Sources
- Louisiana DOTD: Emergency road closure, LA 174 near Bob Wilson Rd, Sabine Parish (Tue., Nov. 3, 2026, 4:19 p.m. CST; no update as of Sat. afternoon, Nov. 7)
- KTBS: Multiple road closures reported near Highway 174 in DeSoto Parish after well blowout (Tue., Nov. 3, 2026)
- Sabine News Now: Hwy 174 closed, gas leak (Tue., Nov. 3, 2026)
- Louisiana DOTD 511LA: LA-174 closure, both directions, Union Grove Rd to Bowden Rd (checked about 4 p.m. CST Sat., Nov. 7, 2026)