Press Release (Media/Web)

• 10/19/2020 - I-10 Highland to La. 73 is nearly complete
• 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
• 9/16/2020 - 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
• 9/4/2020 - 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

• 10/14/2020 - LA 3232, Concordia Parish *Update: OPEN*
• 10/1/2020 - LA 566, Concordia Parish *Update: OPEN*
• 9/28/2020 - US 190 WB - ERWINVILLE (WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE
• 9/28/2020 - UPDATE 2: H.014145, LA 418: LA 1 - LA 417, Pointe Coupee Parish
• 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

Ferry Information

• 10/10/2020 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: Temporary Schedule for 10/9-10/10 Due to Hurricane Delta*
• 10/10/2020 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: Open*
• 10/8/2020 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *UPDATE: Temporary Operating Hours for 10/13 & 10/14*
• 9/11/2020 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Temporary Operating Hours for 9/12 & 9/13/2020*
• 8/28/2020 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: OPEN*
• 8/23/2020 - DOTD reminds motorists about ferry service during tropical storms
• 8/17/2020 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: OPEN*

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