LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Current Press Releases Archived News
 Date Entered Title
6/19/2013 10:29:06 AM White Castle ferry to close permanently on Friday, June 21 due to lack of staff
6/18/2013 12:27:01 PM DOTD holds ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of six lanes of traffic on I-10 between Siegen Lane and Highland Road
6/17/2013 3:13:43 PM LA 511 Update
6/17/2013 8:39:12 AM $1.2 billion Huey P. Long Bridge widening in New Orleans completed ahead of schedule
6/14/2013 11:43:38 AM DOTD begins multi-million dollar road preservation project in Plaquemines Parish
6/14/2013 9:33:59 AM Project Update-U.S. 190: La. 3228 (Asbury Drive) to Lonesome Road
6/13/2013 7:50:51 PM DOTD provides update on toll funds to be transferred to State Treasurer
6/13/2013 5:28:10 PM DOTD set to start multi-million dollar road preservation project in Plaquemines Parish
6/12/2013 1:55:03 PM DOTD studying La. 70 detour route near Assumption Parish Sinkhole
6/11/2013 3:01:09 PMUPDATE 2: DOTD announces Algiers Point ferry service has resumed
6/11/2013 12:48:24 PMUPDATE: DOTD announces temporary suspension of Algiers Point ferry service
6/11/2013 11:52:02 AMFort Buhlow Bridge Recent Activities
6/10/2013 1:41:52 PMQuality Surface Program improves Northeast Louisiana roads
6/10/2013 12:46:25 PMDOTD announces temporary suspension of Algiers Point ferry service
6/10/2013 7:58:44 AMDOTD reminds motorists that the White Castle ferry will close permanently on June 28
6/7/2013 3:42:55 PMLA Swift to cease operations as federal program ends
6/6/2013 10:17:37 AMDOTD Aviation announces Louisiana Aviation Career Education Camp Program - Natchitoches
6/6/2013 10:15:49 AMDOTD Aviation announces Louisiana Aviation Career Education Camp Program - Baton Rouge
6/6/2013 10:11:21 AMDOTD Aviation announces Louisiana Aviation Career Education Camp Program - Monroe
6/6/2013 10:08:25 AMDOTD installs enhanced monitoring equipment at La. 70 near Assumption Parish Sinkhole
6/5/2013 9:29:20 AMDOTD and FHWA rollout innovative technology at showcase
6/4/2013 4:31:53 PMUPDATE 2: DOTD continues CCC toll tag refunds; all complete requests processed
6/3/2013 4:56:05 PMDOTD announces closure of I-610 for start of construction activity
5/31/2013 2:13:59 PMDOTD to provide Motorist Assistance Patrol service in Monroe during U.S. 80 Louisville Bridge closure
5/31/2013 11:07:59 AMUS 80 Louisville Bridge Closure Notifications
5/31/2013 9:25:06 AMDOTD announces lane closure on U.S. 90 to pave turn lane
5/30/2013 3:07:35 PMDOTD prepares for 2013 hurricane season
5/29/2013 3:19:32 PMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
5/29/2013 11:20:18 AMUS 80 Louisville Bridge Rehabilitation Project
5/29/2013 11:18:46 AMUS 80 Louisville Bridge Rehabilitation Project
5/23/2013 2:09:25 PMDOTD issues Memorial Day travel advisory
5/23/2013 10:42:17 AMDOTD to close westbound lane of La. 511 Jimmie Davis Bridge for routine bridge inspection
5/23/2013 10:02:36 AMUS 190 (LA 22 to Lonesome Road) Lane Closure -- Change of Dates due to Weather Conditions
5/22/2013 1:28:09 PMUPDATE: DOTD continues toll tag refunds; now processing more external requests
5/21/2013 10:02:19 AMLa. 616 Arkansas Road Widening Project Update
5/21/2013 9:35:01 AMUS 190 (LA 22 to Lonesome Road) St. Tammany Parish
5/21/2013 9:28:58 AMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish
5/17/2013 9:09:54 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy), East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
5/16/2013 9:51:28 PMMechanical problem forces closure of 4th Street (Harvey) Bridge
5/16/2013 1:30:08 PMDOTD holds groundbreaking ceremony for 190 widening in Mandeville
5/16/2013 1:10:19 PMDOTD inks maintenance agreement with Jefferson Parish for Westbank Expressway
5/16/2013 1:07:45 PMDOTD holds groundbreaking ceremony for 190 widening in Mandeville
5/10/2013 5:21:12 PMDOTD continues to process refunds; wait times decrease
5/10/2013 2:29:53 PMDOTD begins process to decommission the CCC
5/9/2013 11:37:40 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) - East Baton Rouge Parish - Lane Closure
5/8/2013 9:43:49 AMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish
5/7/2013 1:12:30 PMDOTD announces completion of Causeway Interchange Improvement Project
5/6/2013 12:59:18 PMOfficial Statement regarding May 4th toll vote
5/1/2013 11:36:51 AMDOTD seeking design-build firm to construct section of I-49 South
4/29/2013 8:55:46 AMDOTD’s Aviation Section announces Louisiana Aviation Career Education Camp Program - Gonzales
4/22/2013 8:45:47 AMUS 190 Painting and Repair Project Update
4/18/2013 1:34:43 PMDOTD identifies safety improvements for Greenwell Springs Road
4/18/2013 10:14:04 AMDOTD, Port of South of Louisiana announce completion of port’s dock extension
4/16/2013 9:56:15 AMDOTD announces winners of 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest
4/12/2013 1:25:11 PMDOTD kicks off start of construction for Segment J of I-49 North with groundbreaking ceremony
4/12/2013 9:51:27 AMDOTD announces ferry schedule for French Quarter Fest
4/12/2013 9:33:00 AMLA 73 Widening, I-10 to US 61 Update
4/11/2013 3:47:50 PMDOTD to close La. 404 Bayou Choctaw Bridge for repairs
4/11/2013 10:38:30 AMDOTD designates April as Highway Safety Awareness Month
4/10/2013 3:58:26 PMUS 61 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements From LA 22 to LA 74 Update
4/8/2013 4:05:24 PMUS 190 Painting and Repair Project Update
4/5/2013 11:41:56 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) Lane Closure
4/4/2013 12:15:00 PMUS 190 Painting and Repair Project Update
3/28/2013 11:19:50 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) - East Baton Rouge Parish - Lane Closure
3/26/2013 12:45:08 PMDOTD accepting student applications for Engineering Summer Program
3/22/2013 3:05:20 PMDOTD issues Easter holiday travel advisory
3/22/2013 3:03:19 PMDOTD to install metal bridge deck on the La. 70 Bayou Pierre Part Bridge
3/21/2013 3:37:13 PMDOTD announces closure of US 90 B Service Road in Gretna
3/21/2013 12:30:33 PMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) - East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
3/20/2013 10:22:59 AMDOTD to close La. 663 bridge over Bayou L'Ourse
3/19/2013 10:35:26 AMFort Buhlow Bridge And Approaches Project Update
3/14/2013 11:55:39 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) - East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure Notifications
3/8/2013 5:09:07 PMDOTD celebrates opening of new Bayou Lafourche Bridge in Larose
3/8/2013 9:23:04 AMLA 73 From US 61 to US 621 - Ascension Parish - Closure
3/7/2013 9:33:20 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) - East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
3/6/2013 2:59:48 PMDOTD works to transition CCC operations after ruling
3/6/2013 11:48:31 AMDOTD to continue GeauxPass toll tag giveaway Galliano Wal-Mart Supercenter
3/6/2013 8:09:54 AMDOTD hosts groundbreaking ceremony for City Park Avenue and Esplanade Avenue Paths to Progress project
3/4/2013 8:40:46 PMDOTD continues GeauxPass giveaway with extended customer service hours
3/1/2013 3:54:40 PMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. (Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy) - East Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
3/1/2013 3:14:44 PMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
3/1/2013 11:50:10 AMUS 190 Painting and Repair Project Update
3/1/2013 11:45:45 AMDOTD announces start of preparations for 2013 severe weather season
2/28/2013 8:04:21 AMWhite Castle ferry to return to service
2/27/2013 1:56:16 PMDOTD temporarily opens Prospect Street Bridge in Houma
2/26/2013 4:48:10 PMDOTD onsite at LA 1 to give away GeauxPass toll tags to drivers
2/25/2013 8:14:30 AMDOTD giving away GeauxPass toll tags to drivers at LA 1
2/21/2013 2:15:25 PMDOTD reminds motorists of best way to use the in-lane cash and charge machine at LA 1
2/21/2013 12:29:42 PM2013 Louisiana Transportation Conference a success
2/18/2013 5:39:34 PMUPDATE: DOTD announces updated lane closure information for Geaux Wider NOLA
2/18/2013 5:36:40 PMDOTD announces closure of Belle Chasse Bridge
2/18/2013 11:24:21 AMDOTD holds ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of six lanes of traffic on I-10 between the I-10/I-12 split and Siegen Lane
2/6/2013 3:39:23 PMDOTD announces 2013 Mardi Gras ferry schedule
2/5/2013 12:35:57 PMDOTD announces June 16, 2013 as opening date for Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans
2/5/2013 10:26:28 AMDOTD issues Mardi Gras travel advisory
1/31/2013 5:20:17 PMUPDATE: DOTD announces a change to traffic restrictions at Tchoupitoulas Street
1/31/2013 3:33:07 PMHazardous cargo transportation restrictions in place for Super Bowl Sunday
1/30/2013 5:02:23 PMDOTD announces traffic restrictions at Tchoupitoulas Street
1/30/2013 4:56:12 PMDOTD announces Annunciation Street closure
1/30/2013 1:34:18 PMUPDATE: DOTD reschedules temporary suspension of Algiers Point ferry service due to inclement weather
1/30/2013 7:46:10 AMDOTD reschedules temporary suspension of Algiers Point ferry service due to inclement weather
1/29/2013 4:44:44 PMDOTD announces temporary suspension of Algiers Point ferry service
1/29/2013 4:36:09 PMDOTD announces ferry schedule for Super Bowl Sunday
1/23/2013 9:53:44 AMYear-end review showcases DOTD’s strides in improving Louisiana’s roads and bridges
1/18/2013 4:15:33 PMDOTD crews begin repair of overhead lighting on West Bank and Pontchartrain Expressways
1/18/2013 4:10:22 PMDOTD to activate cash and charge machines at La. 1 toll bridge in Leeville tomorrow at noon
1/18/2013 3:40:12 PMDOTD announces weekend lane closures on I-10 as crews perform maintenance activities in preparation for Super Bowl
1/18/2013 9:58:37 AMLA 73 From US 61 to US 621 - Ascension Parish - Lane Closures
1/18/2013 9:11:16 AMWhite Castle ferry to return to service in mid-to-late February
1/17/2013 10:18:54 AMLA 73 Widening from I-10 to US 61 (Airline Hwy)
1/17/2013 10:10:41 AMDOTD assists Eunice Airport by providing flood assistance
1/15/2013 3:52:39 PMLA 73 Widening from I-10 to US 61 (Airline Hwy)
1/11/2013 2:58:20 PMDOTD announces closures for railroad bridge project
1/11/2013 2:55:56 PMDOTD announces temporary closures for CCC Bridge
1/11/2013 1:57:31 PMDOTD announces temporary closure for lighting repairs
1/11/2013 11:50:01 AMCauseway Interchange Project Update
1/10/2013 8:19:09 PMDOTD announces the opening of the Veterans on-ramps at the Causeway Interchange Project
1/10/2013 2:04:09 PMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
1/4/2013 9:38:21 AMPaths to Progress announces completion of road resurfacing and sidewalk improvements in French Quarter
1/3/2013 3:38:46 PMUS 61 Resurfacing and Safety Improvements From LA 22 to LA 74 Project Update
1/3/2013 9:52:47 AMApplications available for Safe Routes to School funding
1/1/2013 11:13:33 AMDOTD announces MAP trucks to begin service on CCC in 2013
12/27/2012 1:43:35 PMDOTD crews complete work to reopen roadways closed after severe weather event during Christmas holiday
12/27/2012 1:40:45 PMDOTD and City of Scott announces road closure on Saint Mary Street for Scott roundabout construction
12/26/2012 10:39:44 AMDOTD revises estimate for White Castle ferry's expected return to service date
12/26/2012 10:15:00 AMDOTD prepared to respond to winter weather and icy road conditions
12/21/2012 11:23:46 AMDOTD announces CCCPD set for administrative transfer to State Police
12/20/2012 4:11:24 PMDOTD issues travel advisory for Christmas and New Year’s holidays and upcoming bowl games
12/20/2012 3:17:32 PMDOTD finalizes plan with Iberville Parish officials to extend ferry service at White Castle landing through June 30, 2013
12/19/2012 2:35:03 PMDOTD celebrates the completion of $10.2 million La. 3276 project
12/19/2012 1:16:59 PMFort Buhlow Bridge And Approaches Project Update
12/18/2012 3:39:09 PMI-10 eastbound Essen Lane off-ramp opens
12/18/2012 10:50:50 AMDOTD announces the installation of cable barrier on I-20
12/14/2012 10:52:45 AMDOTD celebrates completion of Gen. DeGaulle projects with ribbon-cutting ceremony in New Orleans
12/14/2012 10:38:16 AMDOTD receives Texas/Louisiana ENR 2012 Best Transportation Project Award for John James Audubon Bridge project
12/14/2012 10:36:44 AMFalse River Regional Airport awarded for solar-powered taxiway lighting design
12/12/2012 2:24:50 PMDOTD finalizes plan with St. John the Baptist Parish officials to extend ferry service at Edgard/Reserve landing through June 30, 2013
12/10/2012 1:56:47 PMLTA agenda released; includes built-in fee increase on La. 1 in Leeville
12/7/2012 8:47:28 AMLeeville Bridge at La. 1 named No. 6 in Roads and Bridges 2012 Top 10 Bridges in the U.S.
12/6/2012 8:48:29 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. East Baton Rouge Parish Lane Closure Notifications
12/4/2012 2:45:56 PMDOTD kicks-off start of construction for La. 93 with groundbreaking
12/4/2012 2:35:54 PMDOTD announces safety exercise and ferry interruption at Algiers Point
12/4/2012 2:16:14 PMDOTD signage replacement underway
12/3/2012 11:55:29 AMDOTD reaches milestone in toll violation process; now able to cite Mississippi drivers
11/30/2012 11:38:48 AMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. East Baton Rouge Parish Lane Closure Notifications
11/29/2012 1:48:29 PMGovernor Jindal cuts ribbon on La. 64 Magnolia River Bridge Project
11/29/2012 12:51:52 PMWhite Castle ferry out of service until mid-to-late December
11/29/2012 10:49:31 AMHuey P. Long Bridge honored with Bentley Systems Incorporated's 2012 "Be Inspired" Innovation in Bridges Award
11/27/2012 11:35:56 AMDOTD wraps up Hale Boggs Bridge cable replacement project
11/27/2012 10:00:36 AMThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is pleased to announce the availability of $1,000 scholarships for civil engineering
11/26/2012 12:21:26 PMDOTD announces start of construction for Scott roundabout
11/26/2012 10:35:03 AMWhite Castle ferry returned to service
11/26/2012 9:58:07 AMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
11/21/2012 1:41:48 PMPlaquemine ferry back in service with 45-car vessel
11/21/2012 9:17:39 AMDOTD to provide emergency response personnel to New York for storm recovery assistance
11/20/2012 8:10:06 AMGov. Jindal announces roughly $100 million project to widen segment of I-49 South
11/19/2012 3:00:11 PMDOTD issues Thanksgiving travel advisory
11/15/2012 4:35:26 PMDOTD announces closure of Harvey Bridge
11/14/2012 1:59:58 PMDOTD John James Audubon Bridge project named winner of DBIA 2012 Design Excellence Award
11/13/2012 8:49:33 AMUS 190 Mississippi River Bridge - East and West Baton Rouge Parish, Lane Closure
11/13/2012 8:07:56 AMPlaquemine ferry to run with 17-car vessel, White Castle ferry out of service until next week
11/9/2012 1:52:31 PMUS 190 - Florida Blvd. East Baton Rouge Parish Lane Closure Notifications
11/9/2012 9:32:28 AMLouisiana DOTD Highway Safety Administrator receives AASHTO's Distinguished Achievement Award
11/5/2012 11:19:10 AMDOTD holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for I-12 widening in St. Tammany Parish
11/2/2012 8:56:45 AMDOTD suspends lane closures due to construction, provides additional coverage for LSU-Alabama home game, reminds citizens to drive safely
11/1/2012 8:08:58 AMDOTD announces completion of U.S. 90 widening project
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