Louisiana LTAP Center

🚧 Celebrating National Public Works Week! 🌉

LTAP recognizes the dedicated public works professionals who keep our communities safe, connected, and moving forward every day.

Today, we are in Lake Charles with Kent Hardin teaching our “Roads Scholar Class 13: Inspection of Local Bridges”. We support the hardworking men and women responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure across our local road systems. Through training and hands-on knowledge, participants learn how to identify bridge concerns, improve safety, and help extend the life of local bridges throughout Louisiana.

Thank you to all public works professionals for the work you do to serve our communities!

PHOTOS TO FOLLOW.

Closing out the conference, Christine Charrier from the Department of Conservation and Energy delivered an informative final presentation on Coastal Use Permitting, equipping local agencies with valuable guidance on navigating permitting requirements while supporting responsible development and protecting Louisiana’s coastal resources.

Noel Ardoin, Carey Coxe, and Rhonda Braud from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development provided a clear and practical overview of what local agencies need to know about NEPA requirements.

The session focused on key compliance steps, interagency coordination, and considerations that support efficient project delivery while maintaining alignment with environmental review processes. The discussion reinforced how early understanding and collaboration can help streamline transportation project development.