Press Releases

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the nights of Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11, 2026, there will be an outside (right) lane closure of I-20 westbound (elevated bridge section) between West Monroe and Monroe.

Desiard Street will be closed to all traffic at the Fairmount Street intersection due to mandatory railroad maintenance, beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 am and ending at 3:00 pm (weather permitting).

Community leaders from Monroe and West Monroe will gather Tuesday, June 16, for the Twin Cities’ 250th Anniversary Celebration Media Kickoff, where officials will unveil the lineup of events and activities planned to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

The City of Monroe will observe Independence Day with closures of City offices and facilities and adjustments to the trash collection schedule.

Winnsboro Road will be closed to through traffic at the intersections of Alabama Street and Mississippi Street beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to Pulley Construction, Inc, preparing a portion of the street for construction as this is part of the Georgia Street Pump Station Project that is underway.

Mayor Friday Ellis will hold a live press conference to share city and economic updates.

Georgia Street will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Parker Street and Lott Street beginning Tuesday, June 9, 2026, due to an emergency repair as part of the Georgia Street Pump Station Project that is underway.

Johnson Pool, located in the Johnson Community Center at 2800 Burg Jones Lane, and Marbles Pool, located in the Liller Marbles Community Center at 2950 Renwick Street, are open for the 2026 summer season and will remain open through July 31, 2026.

City of Monroe offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. City offices and facilities will reopen on Monday, June 22.

Georgia Street will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Parker Street and Lott Street beginning Friday, June 5, 2026, due to an emergency repair as part of the Georgia Street Pump Station Project that is underway.