DOTD Hosting Meetings on La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project

Public can ask questions about the $2 billion project at meetings in Iberville Parish.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 11:47am

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hosting two public meetings in March to provide updates and answer questions about the progress on the Mississippi River Bridge South La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project. The meetings will be held in Iberville Parish, one on the west bank and one on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Why it matters

This major infrastructure project aims to improve transportation connectivity between La. 1 and La. 30, which are important routes in the region. The meetings allow the public to engage with DOTD and learn more about the project's status and potential impacts.

The details

The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at the Carl F. Grant Civic Center in Plaquemine, while the second will take place on Thursday, March 12 at the St. Gabriel Community Center. Both meetings will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., giving the public an opportunity to ask questions of agency and project staff. In 2022, the project was estimated to cost $2 billion.

  • The meetings will be held on March 10 and March 12, 2026.
  • The meetings will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both dates.

The players

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)

The state agency responsible for overseeing and managing the La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project.

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The takeaway

These public meetings demonstrate DOTD's commitment to transparency and community engagement as it continues to make progress on this major infrastructure project, which aims to improve transportation connectivity in the region.