Press Release (Media/Web)

• 10/19/2020 - I-10 Highland to La. 73 is nearly complete
• 10/13/2020 - Normal operations resume at Grand Lake and Black Bayou Bridges
• 10/11/2020 - DOTD reinstating tolls on LA 1 in Leeville, Lafourche Parish
• 10/10/2020 - DOTD ENCOURAGES MOTORISTS TO USE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING ON ROADWAYS AFTER HURRICANE DELTA
• 10/9/2020 - DOTD reminds motorists to use caution during severe weather
• 10/7/2020 - DOTD temporarily suspending tolls on LA 1 in Leeville, Lafourche Parish
• 10/6/2020 - DOTD Lake Charles offices are open by appointment only
• 10/2/2020 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 9/30/2020 - DOTD Director of Ports named president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Baton Rouge Branch
• 9/23/2020 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 9/22/2020 - Resurfacing project on LA 26 nearing completion in Beauregard Parish
• 9/16/2020 - DOTD Chief Engineer named president of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
• 9/13/2020 - DOTD temporarily suspending tolls on LA 1 in Leeville, Lafourche Parish
• 9/10/2020 - DOTD tips to make debris pickup on state routes more efficient
• 9/4/2020 - DOTD announces nightly bridge closure in Lake Charles area
• 9/4/2020 - DOTD request for quick release of emergency relief funds to assist with Hurricane Laura damage approved
• 9/2/2020 - DOTD’s Eric Kalivoda wins prestigious national award
• 9/2/2020 - DOTD’s Eric Kalivoda wins prestigious national award
• 9/1/2020 - Uber donates 1,000 rides for Hurricane Laura evacuees
• 8/31/2020 - Debris removal pickup begins today, follow progress on 511la.org
• 8/30/2020 - DOTD begins debris pickup following the aftermath of Hurricane Laura
• 8/30/2020 - DOTD reminds motorists to be safe as recovery continues
• 8/29/2020 - Tennessee DOT offers aid with storm recovery efforts
• 8/28/2020 - UPDATE* I-10 open at Texas/ Louisiana state line
• 8/28/2020 - LA 1 tolls to be reinstated today at 4 pm
• 8/26/2020 - Interstate 10 in southwest Louisiana is now closed to traffic
• 8/26/2020 - DOTD recommends I-20 as alternate route due to expected impacts by Hurricane Laura
• 8/25/2020 - DOTD issues notice to proceed for new College Drive Exit in Capitol Region
• 8/24/2020 - DOTD Secretary Wilson issues emergency order in response to tropical storms
• 8/21/2020 - SECRETARY’S EMERGENCY ORDER
• 8/18/2020 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 8/11/2020 - DOTD promotes 2020 U.S. Census with digital message boards statewide

Road or Lane Status

• 10/13/2020 - ***UPDATE*** LA 113 from MP 11 to MP 13– Allen Parish
• 10/12/2020 - ***UPDATE***Road Status: LA 383: from LA 101 to Allen Parish Line IS NOW OPEN
• 10/12/2020 - ***UPDATE***Road Status LA 26 from MP 22.5 to MP 23.8 IS NOW OPEN- Allen Parish
• 10/11/2020 - **UPDATE**: RE-OPENED - US 165 at Spring Creek; Rapides Parish
• 10/10/2020 - ***UPDATE*** US 165 Northbound Lane from LA 26 to LA 10 IS NOW OPEN (Allen Parish)
• 10/10/2020 - **UPDATE - REOPENED**; LA 112 (Union Hill); Rapides Parish
• 10/10/2020 - **UPDATE - REOPENED**; LA 10 (5 miles west of LA 399); Vernon Parish
• 9/28/2020 - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 9/21/2020 - UPDATE: CANCELED - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 9/17/2020 - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 8/29/2020 - Road open: LA 1151 near Oberlin
• 8/29/2020 - Road open: LA 113 from US 190 to LA 26 – Beauregard/Allen Parishes
• 8/29/2020 - Road open: US 190 from US 171 (Ragley) to US 165 (Kinder) – Beauregard/Allen Parishes
• 8/28/2020 - Road open: LA 26 from US 171 to US 165 – Beauregard Parish/Allen Parish
• 8/28/2020 - Road Open: LA 112 from LA 399 to LA 10 – Allen Parish/Beauregard Parish
• 8/28/2020 - Road Open: LA 26 from US 90 to US 165 - Allen Parish/Jefferson Davis Parish
• 8/28/2020 - Road Open: US 165 from LA 10 (Oakdale) to Jeff Davis Parish line - Allen Parish
• 8/26/2020 - Grand Lake Bridge closed to motorists, Black Bayou Bridge open - Calcasieu/Cameron Parish
• 8/18/2020 - I-10 Eastbound & Westbound, Acadia Parish, Alternating Lane Closures for Sweeping Operation
• 8/18/2020 - I-10 WB from MM 104 to MM 103, Lafayette Parish, Lane Closure
• 8/17/2020 - I-10 EB from MM 103 (Bayou Coulee) to MM 104 (Vermilion River), Lafayette Parish, Lane Closure
• 8/6/2020 - I-10 EB & WB from Exit 109 - LA 328 (Breaux Bridge) to MM 112 (Bordelon Rd Overpass), St. Martin Parish, Alternating Lane Closures
• 8/6/2020 - I-10 EB from MM 108 (Bayou Teche) to Exit 109 - LA 328 (Breaux Bridge), Lafayette/St. Martin Parish, Lane Closure

Ferry Information

• 8/23/2020 - DOTD reminds motorists about ferry service during tropical storms

Public Meetings

• 10/7/2020 - Legislative Public Hearings for Highway Priority Construction Program (2021-2022)
• 9/9/2020 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING LOUISIANA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY