Annual DOTD Road Show set for Baton Rouge Region
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:21:32 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Joint Transportation, Highways, & Public Works Committee will conduct a legislative public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing – commonly referred to as the annual DOTD Road Show – is to review the highway construction priorities for the fiscal year 2027-2028.
Location: State Capitol Basement House Committee Room 6 Baton Rouge, LA
District 61 (Ascension, Assumption, E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, W. Baton Rouge, W. Feliciana Parishes)
Each DOTD district will host a Road Show to allow legislators, other elected officials, DOTD representatives and the public to review and provide input on projects in the preliminary FY 2027-2028 Highway Priority Program.
DOTD develops the Highway Priority Program annually to identify projects scheduled for construction letting in the upcoming state fiscal year, along with projects advancing through other stages of development. Following the public hearings, DOTD will finalize the construction program for submission to the Louisiana Legislature.
Members of the public may attend the hearing for their area. Virtual access will also be available. Comments may be submitted online or presented orally or in writing at a hearing. Oral testimony may be supplemented with written information or documentation.
Written comments and supporting materials may also be mailed to the committee at:
Joint Transportation, Highways, & Public Works Committee C/O LA DOTD (Section 45) P.O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245
Mailed comments must be postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing.
Anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability should contact DOTD, Attn: Mary Elliott, at 225-379-1218 at least five days before the applicable hearing.
To read more information about planned construction projects for District 61 in the preliminary FY 27-28 Highway Priority Program, click here.
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