Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

What Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development does

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is a state government agency headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, responsible for planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure. The agency oversees highways, bridges, ferries, movable bridges, aviation, ports, waterways, and rail systems through five operating divisions: the Office of the Secretary, Office of Project Delivery, Office of Operations, Office of Multimodal Commerce, and Office of Management and Finance. DOTD serves all Louisiana residents, commuters, and commercial vehicle operators, with nine district offices providing localized field operations across the state's parishes.

DOTD's core service portfolio includes Intelligent Transportation Systems (511 traveler information, Motorist Assistance Patrol), GeauxPass electronic toll collection, bridge maintenance and inspection, ferry and movable bridge operations, tolling operations, and oversized/overweight truck permitting. Its technology layer is built on connected equipment and telematics integrated with digital mapping, real-time traffic data from INRIX, consumer navigation apps, and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) platforms. The agency participates in the FHWA-supported Connected Construction Data Alliance (26 states) to standardize construction zone data exchange nationally.

DOTD is funded through state legislative appropriations, federal FHWA grants, toll revenue (GeauxPass, including the future I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge P3 corridor), and transaction-based permit fees. The agency pursues major capital projects through competitive procurement and public-private partnership (P3) models. Its most significant current initiative is the $2.3 billion I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project (groundbreaking April 2026), with a proposed $3 billion Mississippi River bridge in planning. Leadership rests with Secretary Glenn Ledet, appointed by the Governor.

Name

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Legal name

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Website

https://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is a state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains Louisiana's transportation infrastructure — highways, bridges, ferries, tolling, and intelligent transportation systems — serving state residents, commuters, and commercial freight operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Highway & Roadway Construction (Highways, Arterials, Streets) (IMAFAEAA), Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) & Transponder/Tag Systems (RFID/DSRC) (TLAJABAA), Toll Plaza / Lane Equipment & Field Systems (Gantry, Sensors, Cameras, AVC) (TLAJABAH), Back-Office Toll Transaction Processing, Billing & Customer Account Management (TLAJABAC), Roadside Emergency Communications & Dispatch (Call Boxes, 511 Integration) (TLAJAJAF)

Keywords

• Transportation infrastructure
• Highway maintenance
• Intelligent transportation systems
• Electronic toll collection
• Traffic management

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Toll Revenue: DOTD operates and collects toll revenue through the GeauxPass electronic toll collection system on state toll roads and the Calcasieu River Bridge corridor (upon completion of the P3 project).
2. Federal Highway Administration Grants: Federal-aid funding from FHWA for highway construction, rehabilitation, and safety projects under stewardship agreements.
3. Oversized and Overweight Truck Permits: DOTD issues permits for oversized and overweight commercial vehicles traveling on Louisiana state roads, generating permit fee revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DOTD plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains Louisiana's statewide multimodal transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, ferries, movable bridges, toll facilities, aviation, ports, waterways, and rail systems. The agency also delivers traveler-facing technology services such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), the GeauxPass electronic toll collection system, the 511 traveler information service, and the Motorist Assistance Patrol, alongside connected equipment, telematics, and Drivewyze Smart Roadways integrations that push real-time work-zone and traffic data to commercial drivers.

Product overview

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) is a state government agency providing a comprehensive suite of transportation infrastructure services. The department operates as a platform of interconnected services including Intelligent Transportation Systems, electronic tolling via GeauxPass, real-time traffic information through 511, bridge maintenance and inspection, Motorist Assistance Patrol, ferry services, and tolling operations. These services work together to manage Louisiana's transportation network spanning highways, bridges, ferries, aviation, ports, and rail systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GeauxPass: Electronic toll collection system for Louisiana toll roads
• 511 Travel Information

Products and services

• GeauxPass Electronic Toll Collection Statewide electronic toll collection system enabling drivers to pay tolls automatically via transponder on Louisiana toll roads, including the planned I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge corridor.
• 511 Traveler Information Service Statewide real-time traffic, road condition, and incident information system available to all travelers across Louisiana via phone, web, and mobile channels.
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Programs Technology-based programs for monitoring and managing traffic flow across Louisiana highways, including the Motorist Assistance Patrol and real-time traffic monitoring systems.
• Motorist Assistance Patrol Free roadside assistance service for stranded motorists on designated highway corridors, providing traffic management during incidents and debris removal.
• Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Program Program for inspecting and maintaining Louisiana's bridge infrastructure to ensure safety and structural integrity statewide.
• Tolling Operations Management and operation of toll roads throughout Louisiana, including toll collection, account management, and related infrastructure maintenance.
• Ferries and Movable Bridges Operations Operation and maintenance of ferry services and movable bridge systems across Louisiana's waterways for passenger and vehicle transportation.
• Oversized and Overweight Truck Permits

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time driver alerts enabled through connected equipment and telematics integration with navigation apps and V2X platforms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• ArcadismajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Arcadis participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the $2.3 billion I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge P3 project and, in partnership with Huval & Associates, Modjeski & Masters, and Jansen & Spaans, will provide design and engineering support for client Louisiana Bridge Builders. The project aims to improve safety, support economic growth, and ease congestion along this vital national corridor.
• Huval & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with Arcadis providing design and engineering support on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project for client Louisiana Bridge Builders.
• Modjeski & MastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with Arcadis providing design and engineering support on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project for client Louisiana Bridge Builders.
• Jansen & SpaansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with Arcadis providing design and engineering support on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project for client Louisiana Bridge Builders.
• Calcasieu Bridge PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge P3 project; partnered with DOTD as the private development partner to deliver the $2.3 billion bridge replacement project along a 5.5-mile corridor serving over 90,000 drivers daily.
• Louisiana Bridge BuildersmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnd client for the design and engineering joint venture (Arcadis, Huval & Associates, Modjeski & Masters, Jansen & Spaans) on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHWA participates in the Connected Construction Data Alliance led by Delaware DOT, working to establish standardized data exchange guidelines across state agencies to scale construction zone safety practices nationwide. DOTD's connected equipment and telematics program aligns with these FHWA-supported national standards.
• DrivewyzecoreTechnology or IntegrationDrivewyze's Smart Roadways system is implemented by Louisiana DOTD to provide real-time traffic slowdown alerts and virtual safety messages to commercial drivers using data from INRIX. The initiative is operational in 23 states and helps communicate safety messages such as work zones and lane restrictions on key freight corridors.
• Connected Construction Data AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA national effort led by the Delaware Department of Transportation with Federal Highway Administration participation. DOTD participates as a member agency working to establish standardized data exchange guidelines that enable construction zone data to flow into consumer navigation apps and V2X platforms nationwide.
• Port NOLA (Port of New Orleans)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state and Port NOLA are jointly progressing with a St. Bernard road plan; an environmental study is pending. The partnership aims to improve road access and infrastructure connecting to port operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Department of Transportation: TxDOT is the largest state DOT in the U.S. and operates the same core mandate as DOTD — highways, tolling, and bridge infrastructure. Both agencies execute mega-capex P3 projects (TxDOT on I-35/I-69, DOTD on I-10) and run statewide 511 and electronic toll collection programs, making them directly comparable on scale, funding model, and capital-program execution.
• Florida Department of Transportation: FDOT operates turnpike/electronic tolling (SunPass), statewide 511, and large P3 corridors comparable to DOTD's GeauxPass and I-10 program. Both face similar coastal climate exposure, hurricane recovery burdens, and reliance on federal FHWA cost-share, making FDOT a high-relevance functional peer.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Caltrans manages the largest state highway system in the U.S. with FasTrak electronic tolling and statewide traveler information, mirroring DOTD's GeauxPass and 511 service offerings. Comparable on multimodal mandate (ports, rail) and on the political/regulatory complexity of large capex execution.
• Georgia Department of Transportation: GDOT runs Peach Pass electronic tolling, 511, and major P3 express-lane projects structurally similar to DOTD's I-10 Calcasieu Bridge P3. Both are Southeastern state DOTs with comparable freight-corridor emphasis and reliance on design-build/progressive P3 delivery models.
• Mississippi Department of Transportation: MDOT is the most direct geographic neighbor with a similar rural/interstate highway mix and Gulf-Coast climate exposure. It executes comparable federal-aid highway programs and faces parallel challenges on aging bridges and hurricane recovery, making it a tight functional peer to DOTD.
• Alabama Department of Transportation: ALDOT shares DOTD's Gulf-Coast hurricane exposure, freight-corridor emphasis on I-10/I-20, and federal-aid funding model. Comparable on bridge replacement pipelines, multimodal oversight (including port access), and partnership patterns with FHWA.
• Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT): DelDOT leads the Connected Construction Data Alliance in which DOTD participates, making it the closest peer on connected-equipment and V2X/telematics integration. Comparable on small-state deployment of digital project delivery and statewide 511/electronic tolling systems.
• Tennessee Department of Transportation: TDOT operates comparable statewide highway and bridge programs with multimodal oversight including ports and rail, mirroring DOTD's Office of Multimodal Commerce. Both rely on FHWA federal-aid funding and run major interstate rehabilitation projects on parallel freight corridors.
• Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT): ArDOT is a regional peer that, like DOTD, manages a federal-aid interstate network with active bridge replacement programs and district-based field operations. Comparable on letting and construction-services procurement processes, and on rural/interstate traffic mix.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration: FHWA is DOTD's federal funding partner and a steward of the same national highway system, providing federal-aid grants under stewardship agreements and convening the Connected Construction Data Alliance. While not a peer in the competitive sense, FHWA is the most relevant broad-incumbent counterpart for benchmarking DOTD's funding leverage and national-standard adoption.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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