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
• 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

Road or Lane Status

• 4/8/2026 - PROJECT UPDATE: LA 3227 Realignment @ LA 157 Phase 2, Bossier Parish
• 3/4/2026 - UPDATE - REOPENED: US 371 over KCS RR, Webster Parish
• 2/18/2026 - DOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 9 in Claiborne & Bienville Parishes
• 2/10/2026 - REMINDER: Intermittent lane closures for I-20 major rehab project, Bossier 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: 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