Shawn Wilson

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - And just like that, the first major Democrat has announced a run for Louisiana governor. Nearly three weeks ago, Shawn Wilson stepped down from his post as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development ahead of what many expected to be a run at the Governor's Mansion...

The ice is more than one-inch thick.

DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson talks about the his department's efforts to clean up the state's highways and making up the funding shortage caused by the shutdown.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says that’s not surprising, as he just had to close a bridge in Vernon Parish.

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When complete, the project will have widened a 7-mile section of Interstate 10 from I-49 to the Atchafalaya Basin.

Should that money could come from toll roads, public-private partnerships, or an increase in the gas tax?

DOTD secretary says people realize that bigger investments need to be made in Louisiana's roads and bridges.

Dr. Shawn Wilson says his main priority remains public safety when considering infrastructure changes.