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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 infrastructure task force releases investment plan circular
The Louisiana Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment has released a circular that highlights statistics on the state’s investment in transportation and how a recommended $700 million in added “recurring revenue” should be invested in transportation infrastructure. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shaw Wilson and the HNTB Corporation’s John Basilica co-chair the task […]
April 28, 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
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 governor creates transportation infrastructure investment task force
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has created the Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment to find consistent sources of funding for transportation projects. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson will serve as co-chair of the group. “For years, the Transportation Trust Fund has been raided to pay for other priorities, leaving […]
June 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD, Baton Rouge partner with Waze Connected Citizens Program
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (Louisiana DOTD) and Baton Rouge City-Parish have partnered with the crowdsourced navigation app Waze and will contribute to the company’s Connected Citizens Program. Louisiana DOTD and Baton Rouge join several state DOTs sharing data with Waze, including California, Nebraska, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. “This level of […]
May 12, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana applies for $100 million FASTLANE grant for I-10 pavement replacement
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) have submitted a $100 million application for Interstate 10 pavement replacement to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grant program. The FASTLANE program was made possible by a […]
April 18, 2016
Roadbuilding
Louisiana Governor-Elect Edwards announces new head of DOTD
Louisiana Governor-Elect John Bel Edwards has announced who will be the new head of the state’s Department of Transportation and Development when the new leadership takes over in January. Edwards selected Shawn Wilson to run the department after 10 years as the DOTD chief of staff. Wilson will take over for current DOTD Secretary Sherri LeBas, who […]
December 18, 2015
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