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News from April 2025

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EDA awards over $8 million in grants for economic development projects in Louisiana in 2023

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 10 grants totaling $8,883,604 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Louisiana.

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LA 397 road improvements set to start on April 7, 2025

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2025

Construction is set to begin on April 7, 2025, to improve a section of LA 397 in Calcasieu Parish.

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Interstate 10 westbound in Lafayette closed due to crashes

By Pelican State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that Interstate 10 westbound, at Louisiana Avenue, has been temporarily closed to all traffic due to multiple crashes.

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Louisiana ranks 19 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Pelican State News | Apr 2, 2025

Louisiana ranks 19 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $45,593 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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LA 1 asphalt project progresses, completion expected by June 2025

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the completion of a section of the asphalt overlay project on LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport.

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4.6 million road preservation project on La. 359 to start in St. Landry Parish

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has declared plans to initiate a $4.6 million preservation project on Louisiana Highway 359 in St. Landry Parish.

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DOTD alters College Drive exit ramp configuration on Sunday

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a significant change for drivers exiting I-10 westbound at College Drive, set to take place this Sunday.