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Port NOLA, La. DOT Partner on LIT

[ October 10, 2025   //   Gary Burrows ]

The Port of New Orleans, or Port NOLA, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development signed a cooperative endeavor agreement to advance the planning and development of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor, a vital roadway project that will directly connect the future Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish to the interstate system.

“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is proud to partner with Port NOLA on this transformative project. The St. Bernard Transportation Corridor will serve as a strategic link between our international trade system and our communities by providing safe, efficient, and reliable access to the interstate,” said Glenn Ledet Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. “This project addresses both the economic and safety needs of our state. This agreement demonstrates our commitment to building infrastructure that serves the people of Louisiana today and for generations to come.”

The St. Bernard corridor provides an efficient route for freight while improving local traffic flow, reducing congestion and creating a long-envisioned critical hurricane evacuation route for St. Bernard Parish and the surrounding region.

“Infrastructure is the foundation of Louisiana’s economic future. Projects like the LIT and the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor are gateways for investment, trade, and new opportunities,” said Susan B. Bourgeois, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. “LIT will generate thousands of quality jobs, deliver more than US$1 billion in state and local tax revenue, and strengthen our position as a global commerce leader. Another clear example of how partnerships at every level can drive growth while enhancing quality of life for the people of Louisiana.”

Tags: Louisiana Department of Transportation, Port NOLA, St. Bernard Transportation Corridor