Press Release (Media/Web)

• 3/11/2026 - DOTD selected to participate in new federal aviation pilot program
• 2/25/2026 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 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 - DOTD, State. Rep. Phelps to hold community meetings regarding construction projects in Shreveport
• 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
• 1/13/2026 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 514, LA 507 bridge replacements, Red River & Bienville Parishes
• 1/13/2026 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 1/12/2026 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 155 bridge replacements near Coushatta, Red River Parish
• 1/7/2026 - DOTD announces $39M investment in LA 544 overpass replacement project in Ruston

Road or Lane Status

• 3/12/2026 - NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES: Jimmie Davis Bridge project (LA 511) in Caddo & Bossier Parishes
• 3/12/2026 - DOTD announces project to provide concrete pavement repairs on routes in Caddo, Bossier Parishes
• 3/9/2026 - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 789 over Foster Creek, Caddo Parish
• 3/6/2026 - PROJECT UPDATE: US 171 (Hearne Ave) asphalt overlay, Caddo Parish
• 3/5/2026 - RESCHEDULED - LANE/RAMP CLOSURES: I-20 westbound at Fairfield Ave., Caddo Parish
• 3/2/2026 - INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES: Jimmie Davis Bridge project (LA 511), Bossier Parish
• 3/2/2026 - UPDATE - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 3049 over Dooley Bayou, Caddo Parish
• 3/2/2026 - BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 169 at Walnut Bayou, Caddo Parish
• 2/26/2026 - LANE/RAMP CLOSURE: LA 3132 at LA 511 (W. 70th St), Caddo Parish
• 2/25/2026 - ROAD CLOSURE: LA 526 (Bert Kouns) near LA 3132, Caddo Parish
• 2/25/2026 - LANE CLOSURES: LA 1 southbound at the Port, Caddo Parish
• 2/24/2026 - PROJECT UPDATE: Clyde Fant Parkway road closures necessary as Jimmie Davis Bridge construction moves forward
• 2/20/2026 - UPDATE - DOTD announces project to provide concrete panel repairs on section of LA 511 (W. 70th St) in Shreveport
• 2/18/2026 - DOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 9 in Claiborne & Bienville Parishes
• 2/13/2026 - RAMP CLOSURES: I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Benton Rd., Bossier Parish (I-20 rehab project)
• 2/10/2026 - REMINDER: Intermittent lane closures for I-20 major rehab project, Bossier Parish
• 2/3/2026 - LANE CLOSURE: I-220 eastbound over the Red River, Bossier Parish
• 2/3/2026 - UPDATE - LANE CLOSURES: LA 3132 from I-20 to US 171 (Mansfield Rd), Caddo Parish
• 2/3/2026 - INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES: LA 3 (Benton Rd) in Bossier Parish
• 2/2/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED - Greenwood Rest Area, Caddo Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED - I-49 southbound on-ramp to I-220 eastbound, Caddo Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED - I-220 eastbound ramp to I-49 northbound, Caddo Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED – Urban I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
• 1/28/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED – Benton Road Spur (LA 3) Overpass over CPKC Railroad in Bossier Parish
• 1/28/2026 - UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE – I-49 Urban in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
• 1/28/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED - LA 154 Bridge over Lake Bistineau in Bienville & Bossier Parishes
• 1/28/2026 - CORRECTION - STILL CLOSED - LA 154 Bridge over Lake Bistineau in Bienville & Bossier Parishes
• 1/23/2026 - ROAD CLOSURE: Benton Road (LA 3) Overpass over KCS Railroad in Bossier Parish
• 1/23/2026 - ROAD CLOSURE: LA 154 Bridge over Lake Bistineau in Bienville & Bossier Parishes
• 1/23/2026 - ROAD CLOSURE: **In Progress** on Urban I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
• 1/23/2026 - ROAD CLOSURE **In Progress** I-220 eastbound ramp to I-49 northbound, Caddo Parish
• 1/17/2026 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 530 asphalt overlay, Caddo Parish
• 1/16/2026 - RAMP REOPENED: I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Benton Road, Bossier Parish
• 1/16/2026 - BRIDGES REOPENED: LA 160 over Cypress Bayou, Bossier Parish
• 1/6/2026 - REMINDER: Lane closures necessary on I-20 in Bossier City as rehab project nears completion