Index Bridge

Good news for those who have been making the long trek between Ashdown and Texarkana due to the closure of the Index Bridge on Highway 71 after the Red River recently flooded. Again. It's now open.

For the second time in less than a month, the Index bridge on Highway 71 at the Red River is experiencing flooding. Water levels are at around 26.3 feet and have caused the closing of the southbound lanes over the bridge to be closed.

The Red River is continuing its very slow recess, but many areas remain underwater as of Monday morning.

The Red River continues to rise and the high water is causing more road and bridge closures across the area.