HOUMA, La. – The Joint Transportation, Highways, & Public Works Committee will conduct a legislative public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing, commonly referred to as the annual DOTD Road Show, will review highway construction priorities for state fiscal year 2027-2028.
Location:
Terrebonne Parish Council Chambers
Government Tower
8026 W Main St., Suite 600
Houma, LA
This hearing covers Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, as well as Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish.
The preliminary FY 2027-2028 Highway Priority Program is available for review at DOTD Headquarters, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200M, Baton Rouge, or online on the District 02 Bayou Region public hearing page.
Legislators, other elected officials, DOTD representatives and members of the public are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to learn about the proposed program and provide comments on transportation priorities affecting the area.
The hearing will also be accessible virtually. A livestream is available through the District 02 Bayou Region Livestream (YouTube).
Oral testimony may be supplemented with written information or documentation. Comments may also be submitted online. Written statements and comments may be handed to the committee conducting the hearing or mailed to the following address, postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing:
Joint Transportation, Highways, & Public Works Committee
C/O LA DOTD (Section 85)
P.O. Box 94245
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245
Anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability who wishes to participate should contact DOTD, Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott, at the mailing address above or by telephone at 225-379-1218 at least five days before the public hearing.