http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/ The latest news from Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 7:58:47 PM CST Tue, 18 Jun 2013 7:58:47 PM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/press/rss DOTDwebmaster@la.gov Saturday,Sunday http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2307 Baton Rouge, La. Today, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, P.E., along with state and local officials, celebrated the opening of six lanes of traffic on I-10 between Siegen Lane and Highland Road in Baton Rouge. The $60 million construction initiative widened I-10 from four to six travel lanes, and included work on bridges and overpasses at the Kansas City Southern Railroad and Highland Road. "We are thankful for Governor Jindal and the legislature's ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2307 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2305 JEFFERSON, La. The $1.2 billion widening of the Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans was completed today approximately four months ahead of schedule and under budget. Expansion of the 1930s era bridge began in April 2006 shortly after Hurricane Katrina and is the largest transportation construction project in the history of Louisiana. "Today, we celebrate the rebirth of a great bridge, which symbolizes the continued rebirth of this great city," said Louisiana Secretary of Transportation and Development S... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2305 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2304 DOTD begins multi-million dollar road preservation project in Plaquemines Parish BELLE CHASSE, La. Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces the start of construction on a $10.5 million road preservation project in Plaquemines Parish at La. 23 from Ravenna Road to South Orange Lane. The project will raise the roadway by approximately two feet in areas most prone to flooding and resurface over 5.6 miles of existing roadway. “We are pleased to begin the process... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2304 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2302 With House Bill (HB) 348 now signed by Governor Bobby Jindal, the DOTD announces it will transfer approximately $8 million in remaining funds from Crescent City Connection (CCC) GeauxPass toll accounts to the state treasurer.... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2302 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2301 Today, DOTD announces the start of construction on a $10.5 million road preservation project in Plaquemines Parish at La. 23 from Ravenna Road to South Orange Lane.... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2301 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2300 BATON ROUGE, La. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that a feasibility study has been initiated to identify a possible detour route for La. 70 in Assumption Parish and help to identify the cost. The detour route would serve as a primary solution for an alternate road to be built as DOTD continues to study options for the La. 70 bypass route. An environmental assessment for the alternate detour route has also begun and is expected to be completed within six to ei... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2300 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2296 DOTD announces that ferry service between Algiers Point and Canal Street will resume at 3 p.m., following an emergency repair to the Motor Vessel Frank X. Armiger.... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2296 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2295 Yesterday, the DOTD announced a temporary suspension of ferry service between Algiers Point and Canal Street, but it is now in receipt of the part needed to complete an emergency repair...... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2295 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2294 DOTD temporarily suspended ferry service between Algiers Point and Canal Street to make an emergency repair to the Motor Vessel Armiger.... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2294 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2291 BATON ROUGE The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds motorists that the White Castle ferry will close permanently on Friday, June 28 based on recommendations from the Streamlining Committee citing low ferry ridership and a reasonable alternative river crossing. These recommendations were approved by the Legislature. Closing the ferry will save the state approximately $1.3 million per year. In the past few years, DOTD has begun to implement the Streamlining Commission's rec... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2291 http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2290 BATON ROUGE Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that LA Swift, a primarily federally funded bus service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge that was initiated after Hurricane Katrina, will cease operations on June 30, 2013 when the federal funding for the program ends. The program was created as a temporary option for affected citizens to travel between New Orleans and Baton Rouge as they recovered from Hurricane Katrina. To continue this localized service ... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:00:00 AM CST http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2290