Officials in Ascension, Livingston, and Tangipahoa Parishes announced the closure of all inland waterways on Monday.

According to the Ascension Parish Government, all inland waterways closed 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 29 due to excessive amounts of floating debris as a result of recent heavy rain.

Authorities announced Wednesday that the waterways for all three parishes will reopen 6 a.m. Thursday.