June 1, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the start of a project to patch and repair the concrete pavement along LA 840-6 (North 18th Street and Forsythe Avenue) from Hudson Lane to Bayou Desiard.
June 1, 2026
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the I-20 Ouachita River Bridge and Approaches in Ouachita Parish, will be under construction beginning Monday, April 6, 2026, weather permitting.
May 29, 2026
Georgia Street will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Parker Street and Lott Street beginning Friday, May 29, 2026, due to an emergency repair as part of the Georgia Street Pump Station Project that is underway.
May 28, 2026
A section of Reese Street will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
May 27, 2026
Georgia Street will be closed to through traffic between Lock Drive B and Parker Street beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to allow crews to perform work along the edge of the roadway.
May 26, 2026
The City of Monroe advises motorists that a portion of Reese Street will close early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026.
May 15, 2026
Alabama Street will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Winnsboro Road and Parker Street beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7 am for Pully Construction, Inc. to cross the road with a 42″ Force Main near 514 Alabama Street as part of the Georgia Street Pump Station Project that is underway.
May 12, 2026
Mayor Friday Ellis announces that City of Monroe facilities will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.
May 11, 2026
Mayor Friday Ellis, the City of Monroe, and Healthy Funroe are excited to announce the date for the highly anticipated Picnic in the Park event. The FREE event takes place Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Forsythe Park, under the hanging lights. The fun starts at 5 PM and wraps up at 8 PM. Come out for food trucks, local vendors, music and more!
May 7, 2026
Downtown Monroe is gearing up for a vibrant spring morning as The River Market returns Saturday, May 9, from 9 AM to 1 PM, at 316 S. Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71201.