Press Release (Media/Web)

• 4/1/2026 - DOTD Encourages Louisiana First Responders to Participate in TIM Training Day April 9
• 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
• 3/3/2026 - REMINDER - DOTD to host public meeting for proposed roundabout in Lincoln Parish
• 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

Road or Lane Status

• 4/6/2026 - Lane Closures on I-20 in Lincoln Parish for SP H.010616/LA 544 Overpass Replacement
• 4/6/2026 - NIGHTLY LANE CLOSURES: I-20 EB and WB – Ouachita Parish
• 4/1/2026 - BRIDGE REOPENED: Red Cut Road over Watson Branch in Ouachita Parish
• 4/1/2026 - Emergency Shoulder Closures: I-20 EB and WB – Ouachita Parish
• 4/1/2026 - LANE CLOSURES: LA 840-6 (North 18th Street and Forsythe Avenue) from Hudson Lane to Bayou Desiard
• 4/1/2026 - LANE CLOSURES: LA 838 (New Natchitoches Road) Bridge at Steep Bayou
• 4/1/2026 - BRIDGE CLOSURE: Charles Rawls Road Bridge over Prairion Bayou in Ouachita Parish
• 4/1/2026 - H.015930 D05 Rumble Strips and Striping Phase 2
• 4/1/2026 - LADOTD Announces Upcoming Roadway Improvements on LA 15 and US 165-Business in Ouachita Parish
• 3/19/2026 - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound at Nutland Rd. overpass, Ouachita Parish
• 3/18/2026 - UPDATE - EMERGENCY INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-20 eastbound in Ruston, Lincoln Parish
• 3/4/2026 - BRIDGE CLOSURE: Charles Rawls Road Bridge over Prairion Bayou in Ouachita Parish
• 2/2/2026 - Lane Closures on I-20 in Lincoln Parish for SP H.010616/LA 544 Overpass Replacement
• 1/30/2026 - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound over the Ouachita River, Ouachita Parish
• 1/30/2026 - UPDATE:Bridge OPEN: US 165 Business\LA 15 Bridge (Lee Joyner Memorial Expressway Bridge), Ouachita Parish
• 1/30/2026 - UPDATE:Bridge OPEN: LA 546 Overpass over the KCS Railroad, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE:Ramp OPEN: Exit 117D Westbound, I-20 Off Ramp to Layton/S. 2nd St Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE:Ramp OPEN: 1-20 Westbound On Ramp from 5th St in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE:Ramp OPEN: Exit 117A, I-20 Eastbound Off Ramp to Hall St, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE:Ramp OPEN: 1-20 Eastbound On Ramp from 5th St, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE:Bridge OPEN: LA 546 Overpass over 1-20, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: Ramp OPEN: I-20 EB On Ramp from LA 34 (Stella/Mill Fly Ramp), Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: Ramp OPEN: Exit 120 EB I-20 Off Ramp (Pecanland Mall Fly Ramp), Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: Ramp OPEN: Exit 116B Eastbound, I-20 Off Ramp split to the Civic Center, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - Ramp OPEN: I-20 WB On Ramp from St John St, Ouachita Parish
• 1/29/2026 - UPDATE: Bridge OPEN: LA 3280 Endom Bridge, Ouachita Parish