The City of Monroe’s Planning and Urban Development Department (PUD) will host two events on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to share opportunities available through the 2026 Annual Action Plan, which guides how federal funds support housing, community development and other local priorities.

The City of Monroe is entering the final phase of debris removal from Winter Storm Fern and will not extend its contract with Southern Disaster Recovery (SDR). The City estimates that debris pickup is approximately 70 percent complete, with more than 33,000 tons of debris collected citywide.

The City of Monroe announces that Downtown Monroe Main Street has been awarded funding through the Louisiana Project Grant Program (LPG) to support the Bridgetown Mural Project, a public art initiative designed to activate a key gateway into Downtown Monroe.

The City of Monroe will soon break ground on a $14 million stormwater pump station project aimed at reducing chronic flooding in Districts 4 and 5, which have faced drainage issues for more than 20 years.

On Monday March 2, 2026, the 700 blk. of Warhawk Way will be blocked off and crane work being performed on a tower there.

I-20 Eastbound shoulder closures will start on 2/24/2026 in Ouachita Parish, weather permitting.

The City of Monroe will open a Warming Station at the Liller Marbles Community Center, located at 2950 Renwick Street.

The City of Monroe has been designated for federal Public Assistance under Louisiana’s Major Disaster Declaration for the January winter storm.

The City of Monroe will mark the completion of the Desiard Street Improvements Project with a ribbon cutting on Friday, February 20 at 9 AM