Press Release (Media/Web)

• 3/24/2026 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects
• 3/20/2026 - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Launches DBE Interim Final Rule (IFR) Narrative Questionnaire for Certification Applicants
• 3/16/2026 - UPDATE - DOTD Installing Traffic Count Devices across Louisiana
• 3/13/2026 - Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation, in Partnership with DOTD, Welcome the Newest Sponsors to the “Sponsor A Highway” Program to Combat Litter
• 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 - 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 - Dept. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects

Road or Lane Status

• 3/10/2026 - LA 849, Caldwell Parish *Update: OPEN*
• 2/23/2026 - LA 126, Caldwell Parish, Recall#046860 *Bridge Replacement from 2/26/2026 - 4/17/2026*
• 2/23/2026 - LA 506, Caldwell Parish (R#047160) *Update: Cancelled*
• 2/23/2026 - Update: LA 126, Caldwell Parish, Bridge Creek Bridge Replacement (H.014249) *Update: OPEN*
• 1/12/2026 - US 165, Caldwell Parish (H.013202) *Update: Alternating Lane Closures 11/3/2025 through 3/27/2026*
• 1/12/2026 - LA 126 East, (Caldwell, Catahoula & LaSalle) H.013918 *Alternating Lane Closures 1/19/26 - 6/5/26*

Ferry Information

• 3/20/2026 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Closed Monday (3/23) and Tuesday (3/24)*
• 3/16/2026 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: OPEN*
• 3/10/2026 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Closure on Wednesday, 3/11/2026*
• 3/5/2026 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: OPEN*
• 2/25/2026 - Duty Ferry, Catahoula Parish *Update: Closed Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 6-8 am*
• 1/27/2026 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: Open After Closure Due to Winter Weather*
• 1/21/2026 - Duty Ferry, LA 559, Catahoula Parish *Update: OPEN*