Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments

09/04/2026

Congratulations SporTran Transit!

"✂️ THE RIBBON IS CUT. THE GATEWAY IS OPEN.

With summer sunshine, community pride and a shared vision for greater mobility, we officially celebrated the grand opening of the SporTran Gateway Hub!

Bus Service at The Gateway Hub will officially begin, Tuesday, September 8."

09/04/2026

The office of NLCOG will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

08/27/2026

Tell Us What Works, What Doesn’t and What Comes Next.

Help decide what comes next. Review the transportation projects selected to move Northwest Louisiana forward and let us know which ones matter most to you and should rise to the top. Please take the survey here:

https://community-surveys.mysocialpinpoint.com/nwla-moving-forward-2050

08/21/2026

You Told Us. We Listened. Now Help Us Prioritize.

Our first round of public outreach helped identify our transportation needs. Now we need your help deciding which projects should move forward first.

Take the NWLA: Moving Forward new survey here:
https://community-surveys.mysocialpinpoint.com/nwla-moving-forward-2050

08/08/2026

The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments, Inc.’s (“NLCOG”) Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee will meet on Friday, August 21, 2026, in the Government Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The MPO Transportation Policy Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. with the Board of Directors meeting at 9:30 a.m. For further information, or for requests for special assistance due to a disability, please contact the office of NLCOG at (318) 841-5950 or [email protected].

07/24/2026

We're always excited to connect with our community! This morning NLCOG participated in the Speed Networking Breakfast hosted by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.

During the eight networking rounds, we shared about our mission as well as encouraging local business owners and residents to share their vision for the future of Northwest Lousiana.

07/22/2026

The Bossier Council On Aging is giving everyone a peek Behind The Doors to share how they serve seniors and their caregivers throughout Bossier Parish—and how we can all work together to make an even greater impact. Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve a meeting time.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City

🤝 Behind the Doors at Bossier Council on Aging is your chance to discover how we serve seniors and their caregivers throughout Bossier Parish—and how we can work together to make an even greater impact.

Whether you're a local business, nonprofit, healthcare provider, or community agency, stop by for a quick conversation, explore partnership opportunities, and learn how we can better support seniors and their caregivers.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve a meeting time.

07/16/2026

The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments, Inc.’s (“NLCOG”) Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee will meet on Friday, July 24, 2026, in the Government Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The MPO Transportation Policy Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. with the Board of Directors meeting at 9:30 a.m. For further information, or for requests for special assistance due to a disability, please contact the office of NLCOG at (318) 841-5950 or [email protected].

07/14/2026

UPDATE - Lane closures for routine bridge inspections, Northwest Region

Due to inclement weather, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced the routine bridge inspection for I-49 northbound over the RR tracks just south of LA 511 (70th Street) in Shreveport has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

This inspection will require an outside (right) lane closure on I-49 northbound near the LA 511 interchange, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

07/13/2026

LANE CLOSURES: Routine bridge inspection, Texas Street Bridge (US 80), Caddo Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that beginning on Monday, July 13, 2026, the following intermittent lane closures have been scheduled for the US 80 (Texas Street Bridge) over the Red River in Caddo & Bossier Parishes for the purpose of routine bridge inspection:

• Monday, July 13th to Wednesday, July 15th: Eastbound right lane closure, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day

• Thursday, July 16th to Friday, July 17th: Westbound right lane closure, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day

Routine bridge inspections are conducted on a regular cycle by specially trained inspectors. These operations are critical to identifying maintenance issues that should be addressed, and to ensuring the structures remain in service to the traveling public.

Please drive with caution through the bridge inspection zone, and remain alert for specialized equipment and crews that will be on site.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).