BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will hold an open house meeting to discuss the upcoming I-10 from Clearview to Veterans widening project located in Metairie, LA.

The meeting will be held at the Memorial Baptist Church, 5701 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA, on Tuesday, October 4 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

This open house style meeting will allow the public to learn more about the project and to sign-up to receive periodic e-mail updates. Representatives from DOTD will be in attendance to provide information on the project and answer questions. Additionally, attendees will receive information about other projects in the area.

This construction project will widen 1.2 miles of I-10 from three to five lanes in each direction between Clearview Parkway and Veterans Boulevard. The project will include ramp and bridge improvements to accommodate the widening as well as a sound wall along this segment. 

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.

For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org. Out of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511)

www.dotd.la.gov

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