Louisiana DOTD starts final pass for storm debris cleanup

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The winter storm took a toll on North Louisiana, leaving debris scattered across roadways and yards.

Contracted debris removal for the storm began on Feb. 9, 2026, and has been mostly completed.

To ensure all hazards on the rights-of-way are picked up, crews will be doing one final pass to remove any final debris.

Crews will be going along state routes in the following parishes:

• East Carroll
• West Carroll
• Richland
• Morehouse
• Jackson
• Madison

Louisiana DOTD stresses that this pass is only for naturally occurring debris from the winter storm.

“We really don’t want people going into their backyards and finding debris to put out there. That’s not really the purpose of this, really is supposed to be naturally occurring storm debris. So, you know, don’t put your household debris and waste and things out on the right of way” said Erin Buchanan, Public Information Officer, Louisiana DOTD.

Crews will not be passing through local or parish-owned roads.

If you are unsure what the rights-of-way is on a state route, the best rule of thumb is to place it on the roadside of the utility pole.

Buchanan says she hopes the final pass will be finished by the end of April.

Any debris placed on state roadways after the completion of final pass will have to be removed through normal waste management means or by the property owner.

If you want to find out if your route is part of the final pass, Louisiana DOTD asks you to call their hotline at 850-849-6726.

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