LADOTD Leases Florida Blvd. at Rushmore Intersection to Jeep For Off Road Testing

LADOTD has struck a deal with Chrysler to turn the intersection of Florida and Rushmore into a Jeep Wrangler proving ground. Engineers will monitor suspensions while local residents watch from a safe distance, relieved they’re no longer the guinea pigs.
DOTD Completes Final Study for New Baton Rouge Bridge, Construction Set for 2026

After years of debate, LADOTD has finalized plans for a new Mississippi River bridge south of Baton Rouge—and yes, they finally did a real traffic study. Find out where it’s going and when it actually starts.