Press Release (Media/Web)

• 10/19/2020 - I-10 Highland to La. 73 is nearly complete
• 10/15/2020 - DOTD announces project to improve LA 529 in north Bossier Parish
• 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
• 10/2/2020 - 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 - DOTD to improve safety with a curve realignment project on LA 5 in DeSoto Parish
• 9/22/2020 - PROJECT UPDATE: US 80 bridge replacements over Fifi Bayou, Bossier Parish
• 9/16/2020 - DOTD Chief Engineer named president of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
• 9/14/2020 - DOTD urges motorists to use caution through I-20 construction zone in Webster Parish
• 9/13/2020 - DOTD temporarily suspending tolls on LA 1 in Leeville, Lafourche Parish
• 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

• 10/16/2020 - LANE CLOSURE: US 80 (Texas St.) Bridge over Red River, Caddo & Bossier Parishes
• 10/14/2020 - UPDATE - REOPENED: I-20 westbound at mile marker 53, Webster Parish
• 10/12/2020 - EXIT CLOSURE: Exit 44 (Dixie Inn) eastbound off-ramp at I-20, Webster Parish
• 10/5/2020 - UPDATE - LANE/SHOULDER CLOSURES: I-20/I-220 Interchange, Bossier Parish
• 10/2/2020 - LANE CLOSURE: I-220 westbound at Airline Drive, Bossier Parish
• 9/30/2020 - LANE CLOSURES: US 80 eastbound & westbound bridges over Fifi Bayou, Bossier Parish
• 9/28/2020 - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 9/25/2020 - UPDATE – REOPENED: US 80 westbound near Dixie Inn in Webster Parish
• 9/24/2020 - UPDATE - LANE/ROAD CLOSURE: LA 512 near Pelican in DeSoto Parish
• 9/22/2020 - ROAD CLOSURE: LA 154 between LA 4 & LA 792, Bienville Parish
• 9/21/2020 - UPDATE: CANCELED - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 9/18/2020 - Intersection of LA 792 and LA 154 in Jamestown, Bienville Parish converted to 4-way stop
• 9/18/2020 - LA 507 OVERPASS AT I-20 (EXIT 77) CONSTRUCTION / LINCOLN PARISH
• 9/17/2020 - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 9/16/2020 - LANE CLOSURES: US 80 (Texas St.) Bridge over Red River, Caddo & Bossier Parishes
• 9/15/2020 - UPDATE: Lane closures begin for project to replace pavement markings on LA 3132 in Shreveport
• 9/15/2020 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 530 bridge replacement over Black Bayou in Caddo Parish
• 9/8/2020 - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound near Industrial Drive, Bossier Parish
• 8/27/2020 - HIGH WATER: I-20 eastbound shoulder at Exit 5 near Greenwood, Caddo Parish
• 8/24/2020 - LINCOLN PARISH LANE CLOSURES: I-20 EB at LA 507 Overpass (EXIT 77)
• 8/24/2020 - BRIDGE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound on-ramp from Murphy St., Caddo Parish
• 8/22/2020 - UPDATE – REOPENED: Spring Street overpass (LA 1 northbound) in downtown Shreveport
• 8/21/2020 - UPDATE – REOPENED: I-20 westbound on-ramp from I-220 eastbound, Bossier Parish
• 8/14/2020 - UPDATE - REOPENED: LA 764 bridge over Mim Springs, near Logansport, DeSoto Parish
• 8/5/2020 - UPDATE - ROAD/LANE CLOSURE: I-220 westbound near Benton Road, Bossier Parish

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