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 - 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

Road or Lane Status

• 2/24/2026 - LA 486: LA 480 – US 71 North; Natchitoches Parish; H.014864
• 2/11/2026 - I-49: Emergency Repair NB Over Diversion Canal, Rapides Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: REOPENED – Urban I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
• 1/26/2026 - **ROAD REOPENED**; Elevated sections of I-49 from Exit 80 (Macarthur Dr.) to Exit 94 (Rapides Station Rd.); Exit 86 Open
• 1/15/2026 - ROAD CLOSURE: LA 504 near 8 Mile Loop, Natchitoches Parish
• 12/29/2025 - LA6: Youngs Bayou Bridges; Natchitoches Parish; H.013821