http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/ The latest news from Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 11:19:44 AM CST Thu, 17 May 2012 11:19:44 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/press/rss DOTDwebmaster@la.gov Saturday,Sunday http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1964 BATON ROUGE, La. Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, P.E, represented the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today at a press conference to discuss the importance of driving safely through work zones. The press conference was held in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week, which has been declared by Gov. Bobby Jindal as April 23-27 in Louisiana. Secretary LeBas said, "Tremendous progress has been made to improve safety on Louisiana's roadways. Fatalities on public roads in Lou... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1964 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1961 Baton Rouge— Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) held a press conference announcing that I-12 eastbound traffic will be shifted to the new eastbound Amite River Bridge tomorrow morning, April 24, weather permitting. This movement will eliminate the "S-curve" for eastbound I-12 traffic, marking a major construction milestone for the DOTD Geaux Wider Program.The "S-curve" took eastbound travelers across the median area and onto the lanes of the westbound Amite River Brid... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1961 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1958 JEFFERSON, La. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri H. LeBas announces the "Big Switch" or traffic shift to move motorists from the old lanes on the Huey P. Long Bridge to two new lanes in each direction this weekend. "The 'Big Switch' is an important milestone which moves us one step closer to completing this $1.2 billion widening project for the more than 50,000 motorists who drive this route every day," Sec. LeBas said. "We still have work to do, but this is a landmark... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1958 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1953 Leeville, La. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will offer a new in-lane service option or cash and charge lane for motorists at the La. 1 toll road in Leeville, Lafourche Parish. Slated for installation this summer, in-lane toll payment machines will greet drivers wishing to cross the La. 1 Bridge, in Leeville, to go south to Port Fourchon and Grand Isle. The in-lane payment machines will enhance driver convenience by offering multiple payment solutions for non-GeauxP... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1953 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1952 Bastrop, LA - Today, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri H. LeBas announced the completion of one of the final projects in the $936 million U.S. 165 TIMED corridor improvement program. The completion of U.S. 425 from Bastrop to Log Cabin project widens 220 miles of U.S. 165 to four lanes from Lake Charles to the Arkansas State line. Secretary LeBas was joined by state and local officials for the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. U.S. 165 becomes U.S. 425 in Bastrop, Louisiana. The $31.8... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1952 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1951 Baton Rouge, La - Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a survey to interested proposers or Request for Information (RFI) regarding the privatization of Crescent City Connection Division (CCCD) ferry service lines. Accounting for the removal of the CCCD tolls, this is the first step as DOTD moves forward with its plan to incentivize ferry privatization. The RFI will also be sent to local stakeholders to ensure their comments are included in the process. "This reque... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1951 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1947 **UPDATE** La. 1 in Leeville, La. will be closed to one lane from Monday, April 9 at 7 am through Friday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this closure will be for DOTD crews to make modifications to the existing toll gantry.... Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=1947