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LA HB703
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dixon McMakin
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AI Summary
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Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) must post road closure notices on the official DOTD website and mail notices to all addresses within 500 feet of the closure
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Notice requirement applies when DOTD closes roads due to substandard conditions, deterioration, weather (rain, snow, other climatic conditions), construction, or traffic conditions threatening public safety
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Exceptions to the notice requirement include road closures caused by traffic collisions, medical emergencies, or serious road hazards
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Amends R.S. 32:261, adding new notification obligations to DOTD's existing authority to prohibit vehicle operation or impose weight restrictions on state highways
Legislative Description
Requires residential notice before road closure
TRANSPORTATION DEPT
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
3/9/2026