Louisiana DOT News

Report Finds Inadequate Louisiana Bridge Inspections

A new audit says the state Department of Transportation and Development needs to improve its inspections of Louisiana’s bridges. Auditors say the department falls short of full compliance with federal guidelines about the inspection frequency and procedures that should be …

Louisiana Redesigns Deadly Intersection

The state will seek bids later this month for a construction project to redesign the intersection of La. Highway 1 and Sugar Plantation Parkway in Addis. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development spokesman Brendan Rush tells The Advocate the state …