Governor Jeff Landry signed bills to reform Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) yesterday. HB 640 established the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to manage 5,000 miles of non-federal aid roads, aiming to improve project delivery.
“But more than that it will lead the way in reimagining how we deliver road and bridge projects by harnessing the power of innovation through the private sector.”
The Office of Project Delivery was created to ensure the timely completion of DOTD projects. Landry says the Office of Transformation, led by the deputy secretary, will set performance indicators to enhance efficiency.
“This ensures that everlasting change remains at the department and that there’s always someone there looking over the horizon.”
These reforms aim to make DOTD more effective and accountable. Landry emphasized restoring public trust and maximizing taxpayer value.
“The reforms that we are making today are going to make a difference and going to pave the way to making sure that our Department of Transportation and Development is smarter and more responsible for the people.”
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