Department of Transportation and Development

Algiers Ferry Terminal Work to Finish this Afternoon

Jason Saul — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:41:55 +0000

Work on the damaged Algiers Point Ferry Terminal that was suspended yesterday due to inclement weather will be completed today by 3:30 p.m., according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Ferry service from the Algiers Point terminal will remain suspended while the work is being completed, the DOTD said. However, the DOTD says all construction is weather-dependent, and may need to be rescheduled again.

DOTD: No Lane Closures During 'Super Gras'

The Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:52:52 +0000

Because of the magnitude of special events surrounding Super Bowl and a full slate of parades associated with New Orleans' carnival season, state transportation officials say they are suspending lane closures on all bridges, freeways, expressways and arterial roadways near those activities.

State Spent $668M on Transportation Infrastructure in 2012

The Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000

State officials say more than $668 million was spent on roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure during 2012.

Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri LeBas says the money went to 372 improvement projects on more than 1,000 miles of roadways and 71 bridges in Louisiana.

Pointe-a-la-Hache Ferry Landing Closed as Unsafe

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

The Pointe-a-la-Hache ferry landing has been closed indefinitely as unsafe. A Plaquemines Parish news release says the Department of Transportation and Development ordered it closed immediately on Wednesday.

French Quarter Street Improvements Completed

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

A joint effort between the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans has completed $11.3 million in street and sidewalk improvements in the French Quarter.

New Year Brings Rush-Hour Tows to CCC

The Associated Press — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:40:59 +0000

The new year is bringing free rush-hour tow trucks to help keep traffic flowing on one of the nation's busiest bridges.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says a tow truck will be stationed on the Crescent City Connection Bridge for three hours in the morning and three in the evening on weekdays.

Crescent City Connection Police Transfer to LSP

The Associated Press — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 03:34:31 +0000

The Crescent City Connection Police Department has been transferred to Louisiana State Police as part of a restructuring of the bridge police division.

The state Department of Transportation and Development says the police department's administrative transfer to the Department of Public Safety was effective Monday.

Sinkhole Prompts Study for Alternative Road

The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:55:00 +0000

State highway officials say they'll start a six-month study early next year into the feasibility of an alternative route around an eight-acre sinkhole in northern Assumption Parish.

White Castle ferry out of service 4-6 weeks

The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:21:10 +0000

State officials say the White Castle ferry is expected to be out of service another 4-6 weeks.

DOTD hires Faircloth for contract legal work

The Associated Press — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:03:19 +0000

The Jindal administration has again sought the governor's former executive counsel to do legal work for the state, this time for the Department of Transportation and Development.