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I-10 widening will help rebuild Louisiana’s economy from coronavirus impacts, DOTD secretary says
The Louisiana DOTD is moving forward with plans to widen I-10 in Baton Rouge to help with traffic congestion and aid economic recovery following COVID-19.
April 22, 2020
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD contracts James Construction for I-10 widening
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has signed a $72 million contract with James Construction Group for widening I-10 from four to six lanes east of Highland Road to LA 73 in Baton Rouge. Construction is set to begin in early 2018 and will take roughly two-and-a-half years to finish. The project also […]
August 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD worker struck and killed by vehicle in work zone
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) District 3 employee Paul Featherston was struck and killed by a vehicle July 3 while performing routine road maintenance in Iberia. LDOTD reports Featherston had worked at the agency for 24 years. “While many of us are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with our loved ones, let us […]
July 5, 2017
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD issues RFI to accelerate 1-10 Capital Corridor work through a P3
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has issued a request for information (RFI) to “accelerate major enhancements” on the I-10 Capital Corridor via a public-private partnership (P3). Last year, the state legislature changed a state law that allows the agency to solicit P3s. This is the first time the state has “seriously pursued […]
February 1, 2017
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOT says construction set to begin on LA 616 after 36-year wait
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) says construction of project near West Monroe that was first issued a consultant work order in 1981 is finally set to begin. LDOTD says construction on widening 3.2 miles of LA 616 (Arkansas Road) from two lanes to four lanes with a center turn lane is expected […]
January 30, 2017
Roadbuilding
SASHTO presents scholarships to students from Louisiana universities
Students from several Louisiana universities have been presented with $1,000 scholarships each from a program funded by the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) and the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). “These future transportation leaders represent some of the best and […]
January 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOT conducting roundabout safety campaign
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) is conducting a safety campaign highlighting the benefits of roundabouts. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety and traffic flow and are one of many alternative intersections being implemented by departments of transportation across the country. Louisiana has built 30 roundabouts in the state and 100 more have […]
October 24, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOT seeks design-build bids for I-10 expansion in East Baton Rouge, Ascension parishes
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for design-build bids for widening seven miles of Interstate 10 spanning Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the project earlier this month as a means for easing congestion in the area. “The widening of I-10 in […]
September 29, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOT to seek design-build bids for I-10 widening in Ascension, East Baton Rouge parishes
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) will soon seek design-build bids for widening work on Interstate 10 from Highland Road to Louisiana 73 to help ease congestion between Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes. “When I took office in January, my administration made a commitment to […]
September 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana flooding closes more than 280 state roads, portions of interstates
The flooding in Louisiana August 12-14 led the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) to close more than 280 state roads, as well as portions of Interstate 12 and I-10 in the Baton Rouge and Slidell areas. At one point two main sections of I-12 were closed—eastbound between U.S. 61 and Louisiana 1026 and […]
August 17, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD cancels bridge rehab contract to use money to build new structure
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has cancelled the rehabilitation contract for work on the Jimmie Davis Bridge in Bossier City to instead use the funds to design and build a completely new bridge. Roughly 21,500 vehicles daily travel across the bridge, which was built in 1968. Gov. John Bel Edwards said the […]
June 23, 2016
Roadbuilding
LeBas to step down as Louisiana DOTD secretary after 6 years
The first female secretary for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced she will be stepping down from her post in 2016. The Advocate reported that Sherri LeBas will be leaving her position early next year before the winner of the upcoming governor’s race takes office. LeBas said she hopes for a chance to help the new appointee with […]
November 12, 2015
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