BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reminding motorists to use traveler resources and practice extra caution when traveling on the roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Motorists can access up-to-date information about weather-related road conditions, construction activities and other critical incidents by dialing 511 from their telephone. The voice-activated 511 Traveler Information System is available to most wireless and landline telephone users.

Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information System Web site at 511la.org. Another option is to utilize the new “Way to Geaux” application to receive real-time, around the clock travel alerts. The hands-free, eyes-free smartphone application can be downloaded on any iPhone or Android device by visiting either the iTunes App Store, or Google Play.

DOTD’s Customer Service Center representatives can answer questions about road closures not listed above or any other DOTD-related questions. Call 225-379-1232 or 1-877-452-3683 with questions. The center’s business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Customer Service Center will be closed Thursday and Friday.

Drivers are encouraged to tune in to local radio stations for current traffic and incident information prior to traveling. Drivers who notice road hazards, such as potholes or debris in the road, are urged to call DOTD’s statewide, toll-free Highway Safety Hot Line at 1-800-259-4929.

The automated system operates 24-hours-a-day and routes callers to the appropriate field office to report hazardous conditions.

Additionally, all oversize and overweight vehicle movement on all State highways will be prohibited Thursday through Sunday in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays.

The Department’s Truck Permit Offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday. The Truck Permit Office will reopen Dec. 1.