Press Release (Media/Web)

• 1/28/2026 - DOTD urges caution to motorists in northern area of Louisiana
• 1/27/2026 - DOTD continues to urge motorists to avoid I-20 between Bienville & Ouachita Parishes
• 1/27/2026 - DOTD provides list of latest road closures due to winter weather
• 1/26/2026 - DOTD continues to urge motorists to avoid I-20 between Bienville & Ouachita Parishes
• 1/26/2026 - DOTD reminds motorists to obey all traffic laws and practice safe driving during winter weather conditions
• 1/26/2026 - DOTD provides update on I-20 traffic, urges motorists to remain off roadways in north Louisiana
• 1/26/2026 - UPDATE - DOTD announces temporary closure of Butte La Rose rest area amidst winter weather
• 1/25/2026 - DOTD continues to urge caution during wintry weather
• 1/24/2026 - DOTD provides list of latest road closures due to winter weather
• 1/24/2026 - Secretary's Emergency Order - Winter Storm January 2026
• 1/22/2026 - DOTD prepared for possibly wintry weather
• 1/20/2026 - REMINDER - DOTD to host public meeting to discuss LA 495 road closure in Natchitoches Parish
• 1/13/2026 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 1/7/2026 - DOTD announces $39M investment in LA 544 overpass replacement project in Ruston
• 12/22/2025 - Louisiana DOTD Urges Motorists to Drive Safely During Christmas and New Year Holidays
• 12/8/2025 - NOW OPEN: DOTD announces temporary closure of Butte LaRose boat landing
• 12/2/2025 - REMINDER - Annual public ‘Road Show’ set for DOTD District 08 (Central Region)

Road or Lane Status

• 1/26/2026 - **ROAD REOPENED**; Elevated sections of I-49 from Exit 80 (Macarthur Dr.) to Exit 94 (Rapides Station Rd.); Exit 86 Open
• 12/15/2025 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 9 asphalt overlay, Natchitoches Parish
• 12/15/2025 - I-10 Westbound (IBERVILLE PARISH) LANE CLOSURE - MM 137.9 TO MM 138.9