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09/15/2025

HAPPENING NOW: We're hearing the Louisiana Workforce Commission Building at 22nd and Fuqua is being evacuated due to a bomb threat. Full story ⬇️

09/15/2025

Press Release (Media/Web)
UPDATE - DOTD Installing Traffic Count Devices across Louisiana
Monday, September 15, 2025 12:17 PM

UPDATE (9/15): Data collection is underway in Vermillion Parish.

UPDATE (9/3): Data collection is underway in Union Parish.

UPDATE (8/12): Data collection is underway in Bossier Parish.

UPDATE: Data collection is underway in Iberville, St. James, Winn and Lincoln Parishes.

Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is notifying residents and motorists that traffic count devices are being temporarily installed on various local roads across the state. Data collection is currently underway in several parishes, including Caddo, Sabine, St. John, St. Martin and Red River.

These devices are used to collect valuable information on traffic volumes, vehicle types and roadway usage patterns. The data supports future decisions related to transportation planning, infrastructure improvements and maintenance priorities. While DOTD has conducted traffic monitoring for decades, some of the current locations have not been surveyed in more than 20 years.

The equipment is non-invasive and does not pose a risk to the public or vehicles. Typically, traffic counters appear as small electronic devices placed near street signs or along the right-of-way. DOTD asks the public not to tamper with or remove the devices to ensure accurate data collection.

This effort is part of DOTD’s annual traffic monitoring program, which feeds into the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS). The collected data is used to calculate vehicle miles traveled, determine highway classifications, establish project design standards and evaluate levels of service across Louisiana’s road network.

DOTD thanks the public for its cooperation as the department continues working to enhance the safety, efficiency and reliability of the state’s transportation system.

For more information, click here.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state's aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.

For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email [email protected], or call DOTD's Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please let us know how we may better serve you: Customer Service Survey.

The official website of the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

09/15/2025

09/14/2025

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission heard proposed changes at their September meeting

A 10-inch, 25-fish limit for crappie and a 14-inch, eight-fish limit for bass on the Saline-Larto Complex are under consideration by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.

A 10-inch, 25-fish limit for crappie and a 14-inch, eight-fish limit for bass on the Saline-Larto Complex are under consideration by the LWFC.

09/13/2025

Don’t forget Run For The Reins and pancake breakfast this morning.
Highyway 124 at Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market to Hwy 124 at library will be closed for race beginning at 8:30 am.

09/13/2025

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

📢 Homecoming Meeting Announcement
Attention Parents!

We are excited to invite all parents to a Homecoming Meeting to discuss upcoming events as we prepare for this year's homecoming celebration.

🗓 Date: September 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: BHS Cafeteria

This meeting will cover important details regarding homecoming activities relating to the homecoming reception, bonfire, and parade. Your participation is crucial to making this a memorable event for our students!

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Parker or Mrs. Barber at 318-339-7996.

09/11/2025

Senator Glen Womack has been named an All-Star on LABI’s 2025 Legislator Scorecard, earning a 90% voting record on key pro-business legislation. He appreciates Louisiana’s job creators and workers and remains committed to policies that grow jobs, strengthen families, and keep our economy moving forward.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

Due to work on a transformer , at 2:00 pm today the Town of Jonesville will have a blackout for approximately 30 minutes.