The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will make LA 1 Toll presentation to both the Grand Isle and Lafourche Councils on April 24.

The Lafourche Council meeting starts at 5 pm and will be held at the old Mathews Wal-Mart at 4876 Highway 1, Mathews.

The Grand Isle Council meeting starts at 6 pm and will be held at the Grand Isle Community Center 3811 Hwy 1, Grand Isle,

These presentations will cover changes to the tolling system including the addition of a new cash/charge lane. The new toll payment machines will:

·         Offer a multi-mode payment solution accepting coins, cash (exact change not necessary), credit cards, and debit card to provide non-GeauxPass customers a convenient “in-lane” method to pay their LA 1 toll.

·         Be accessed from the right lane of LA 1, and will offer two heights via a stacked or dual payment input front to accommodate travelers in any kind of vehicle, from a subcompact car to a semi-truck.

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).