Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Long-awaited Maple Avenue project in sight

The long-awaited Maple Avenue — La. 91 — repaving project was let by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, according to an announcement on Thursday.

New DOTD administrator for Acadiana district named

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced today that it recently appointed Michael DeSelle as the new district engineer administrator for the Acadiana district.

Evangeline Parish project among bids let

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced Thursday that 21 projects around the state were let on Wednesday. Sixteen contractors presented bids totaling $40 million.

DOTD chief says project backlog is $13.4B

Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson said the construction backlog for the state now stands at $13.4 billion, which is an increase from where it stood when he was first took over the department in January 2016.

St. Landry, Acadia projects are among bid openings

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced today that 25 projects were let on September 13, and 16 contractors presented apparent low bids. The bids totaled $84.7 million.

Road closure to start Tuesday

The replacement of the bridge on West Maple Avenue and Bobcat Drive will result in an additional road closing beginning Tuesday.

La. 13 closed for repairs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that La. 13 (C. C. Duson Street) will be closed for emergency railroad repairs at the Union Pacific Crossing located 600 feet north of Camellia Street in Eunice from 8:30 a.m.