Sept. 2025 - LADOTD Updates to Louisiana Annual Oversize/Overweight Permit

The following information is provided directly from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) regarding updates to the Annual Oversize/Overweight Permit ($2,500) that went into effect on September 2, 2025. Please review the details below to ensure compliance moving forward.

1) Route Registration Now Required

• Obtain the annual permit as usual.
• When you go to use the permit, select “+ Register Route.”
• You’ll be taken to the Route Planner to enter your intended route.
• Once approved, the route will appear under your Registered Routes.
• This process is required so our system can analyze bridges along your route.

Grandfathering: Any permits issued before September 2, 2025 are grandfathered and do not require a route map. Permits issued on/after September 2, 2025 must include a registered route.

2) Tire Information Requirement (Effective September 10, 2025)

• All permits must include tire size and number of tires per axle.
• While many customers already provide this, it is now mandatory.
• This data enables bridge and weight analysis within LADOTD’s system.

Need Assistance?

Permit Line: 800-654-1433 (option 1)

If you can’t get through, contact: DOTDLaGeauxPermits@LA.GOV

Julie Gautreau — Julie.Gautreau@LA.GOV

Chief Jeff Melchior — Jeff.Melchior@LA.GOV

We appreciate your cooperation with these updates, which help ensure safe and efficient travel across Louisiana’s roads and bridges.

Below are screenshots of the new online permit process. Areas of note have been highlighted in yellow.