Transportation & Development

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The Department of Transportation and Development is administered by Louisiana State Government. The department serves the transportation and water needs of the public. It offers water well inspection, construction project oversight, and road and bridge maintenance solutions. The Department of Transportation and Development operates a public works design and technical support unit that handles dam maintenance and safety programs. The department also manages an intermodal transportation division. It operates a materials and testing section that develops, administers and regulates environmental evaluation programs. In addition, the department is responsible for the design of pavement structures and foundations for bridges, retaining walls and embankments.