Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Try to avoid I-10 eastbound, if possible. Congestion has traffic at a near-standstill Sunday.

Louisiana is seeking to use a new financing method to upgrade Interstate 10 in the Baton Rouge area.

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

The DOTD is reporting the following lane closures, road closures and construction zones that may affect your daily commute around Acadiana, and through the Interstate 10 corridor.

DOTD crews will be replacing a bridge in Acadia Parish that will close road until July.

Inspectors are wrapping up work on the Atchafalaya Basin bridge, an inspection that is required at least twice a year, according to officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri LeBas says her agency has enough money to keep road repairs and construction on track in the short-term.

New Orleans Rep. Walt Leger said he wants to attract the vehicle-makers to the state.

DOTD says all lanes of traffic will be open at night.

Anyone seeing debris, potholes or any other road hazard can make a toll-free call to the Highway Safety Hot Line at 1-800-259-HWAY (4929).

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation and Development says the right lane of U.S. 90 westbound, between Venetian Isles and Textron Marine and Land Systems in New Orleans, is closed due to high tidal waters.

DOTD expects to close the crossings by the end of next week in order to improve driver safety along the rail corridor.

Local traffic will be able to use Benoit Road.

DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, urged drivers to use extra caution when traveling on the roadways during the upcoming holiday weekend, especially at railroad crossings.                 Below is the regional listing of work schedules and road closures for interstate construction and major road projects...

BATON ROUGE, La. – With the possibility of snow, rain and sleet in the forecast, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the department staff is prepared to deal with winter weather and icy road conditions.

BATON ROUGE, La. – Sherri H. LeBas, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), delivered the welcoming remarks at the opening session of the 2011 Louisiana Transportation Engineering Conference, which was held January 9-12 at the Baton Rouge River Center.

Much to the dismay of local residents, the state is shutting down the Melville Ferry across the Atchafalaya River.

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds motorists that the Melville ferry will close permanently on Friday, Dec. 31 due to budget constraints and low ridership.

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana for the Christmas holidays (Friday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 26) and for New Year’s weekend (Friday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 2).