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DOTD advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, March 11, LA 3049 bridge over Dooley Bayou south of the Village of Gilliam in Caddo Parish will be closed for replacement. 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

PRAIRIEVILLE- DOTD announces construction is scheduled to resume on LA 928 (Bluff Road) in Ascension Parish. Beginning Monday, March 2, at 7 a.m., LA 928 will be fully closed between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road. 🔗#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

Chief Jeff Melchior with @LaDOTDPD Police will share updates on enforcement trends and the future of Louisiana’s scale houses at this year’s conference. Be sure to join us 🔗 bit.ly/4qgKkIF @La_DOTD

I-20 MAJOR REHAB UPDATE - The Airline Drive westbound on-ramp is back OPEN to traffic following full reconstruction. Westbound off-ramp set to open Wed. Nov. 19. MORE INFO 🔗#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

LAFAYETTE PARISH- DOTD announces that beginning Monday, November 10, construction will commence on a $2.5 million project on La. 720 from La. 719 to La. 343. The project is estimated for completion in late January 2026. 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

RAPIDES PARISH- DOTD advises the public that beginning Monday, November 10th, there will be alternating lane closures throughout I-49 north bound and south bound entrance and exit ramps in Alexandria (Exit 80 – Exit 86). 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

OUACHITA PARISH– DOTD announces the start of a project to replace the LA 838 (New Natchitoches Road) Bridge at Steep Bayou located approximately .7 miles West of Well Road. Work on the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 27. 🔗#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

SHREVEPORT- DOTD advises motorists that beginning on the night of Monday, October 27, the I-49 northbound off-ramp to I-20 eastbound in Shreveport experience nightly closures. 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

RAPIDES PARISH- DOTD announces the kick-off of a $4.8 million construction project that will provide repairs to over four miles of LA 1200 south of Boyce in Rapides Parish. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 27. 🔗bit.ly/3Lo0Zu6

DOTD continues to move forward with its T4LA initiative - Transforming Transportation with Transparency and Teamwork. Watch this video as Secretary Glenn Ledet provides more information on the improvement efforts. t4la.com

TRAVEL ALERT IN BATON ROUGE: The middle & right lanes of I-10 eastbound between Lori Burgess Ave. & Perkins Rd. remain closed at this time. Please check 511la.org for traffic updates. #gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

The City of Ruston and DOTD invites the Ruston community to attend a Public Open House for the I-20 @ Tarbutton Interchange/Frontage Rd. Project. 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration… 🗓Thursday, October 30 🕔5:00PM-7:00PM 🏫Ruston Junior High School 📍481 Tarbutton Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

SHREVEPORT – DOTD advises motorists that on the night of Monday, October 13, the I-49 northbound off-ramp to I-20 eastbound in Shreveport will be closed. This ramp closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

Over 78% of Louisiana’s communities depend on truckers to move their goods. #ThankALouisianaTrucker for delivering on behalf of our communities!🚛 #NTDAW25

Celebrated annually, this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 14-20. Professional truck drivers are the key link in our nation's supply chain, continuing to deliver despite unprecedented obstacles. Join us in Thanking Louisiana Truckers!🚛 #NTDAW25

DOTD is partnering with the newly formed Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to expedite the state’s bridge bundling program. The collaboration is a significant step in addressing aging infrastructure through a streamlined, innovative approach. 🔗#gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…

The 2 left lanes remain blocked on I-10 East at South Acadian Thruway due to an accident. Congestion remains approaching Dalrymple Drive.

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CADDO PARISH- DOTD advises motorists that beginning on Monday, September 8, a section of LA 511 (W. 70th Street) in Shreveport will be closed. This closure is scheduled to remain in place until Friday, September 12. 🔗wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration…