Crews are busy giving a much-needed face lift to I-20 from the Bienville Parish line to LA 149 at Grambling in Lincoln Parish. The $18 million project includes fully re-paving all travel lanes and shoulders of the roadway, plus new striping. We anticipate wrapping up the project in fall 2026, weather permitting.

Secretary Ledet joins state and local leaders to cut the ribbon and celebrate the official completion of the $128 million I-20 Major Rehabilitation Project in Bossier and Caddo Parishes.

Our crews have been hard at work clearing downed trees and storm debris from the roadways. As you travel today, please stay alert. Drive with caution, slow down, and watch out for crews and their equipment.

The ongoing $11.3 million project to repair LA 9 from I-20 to LA 518 in Bienville and Claiborne parishes is making progress. The project is anticipated to be completed summer 2026, with progress dependent on weather conditions and other factors that can affect construction timelines.

DOTD announces that work on the $4.10 million project to replace the second bridge on LA 717 over Klondike Bayou is complete and all lanes are open.

Governor Jeff Landry joined federal, state and local officials to break ground on the $2.3 billion I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project. The project will replace the existing Calcasieu River Bridge with a state-of-the-art structure engineered to meet 21st-century demands.

Crews are installing scaffolding beneath the US 90/Chef Menteur Pass Bridge as the project moves into the next phase of repairs.

DOTD held a press conference to recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week, joining transportation agencies and safety partners across the country in reminding motorists that safe driving behaviors save lives.

Improvement work continues on LA 26 in Jefferson Davis Parish. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

LA 3 (Benton Road) in Bossier Parish. Mowing operations have already begun in some areas of the state. As temperatures rise, so does the grass. Please be on the lookout for advance warning signs and crews that may be out kicking off the mowing season.

Progress continues on Bluff Road in Ascension Parish with crews completing culvert backfilling and continuing embankment work. Next steps include raising the roadway and completing final striping and rumble strips.