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Posted: Friday, November 22, 2024 - 10:10am

WHAT: Road closure to through traffic WHEN: Monday, November 25, 2024 CONTRACTOR: Bentz Construction CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager, 318-376-1346  Roads will be closed to through traffic eastbound on Desiard

Posted: Friday, November 15, 2024 - 2:52pm

WHAT: Lane Closure WHEN: Monday, November 18, 2024 CONTRACTOR: GCU, LLC CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager318.376.1346  Please be advised that the north and south bound inside lanes on South 2nd Street @

Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 4:28pm

CITY OF MONROEPRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Stogner318-372-7640 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024  WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: @ 9AM Thursday, October 31, 2024 - November 10, 2024 (

Posted: Monday, October 28, 2024 - 11:30am

CITY OF MONROEPRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Stogner318-372-7640 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2024 WHAT: Partial road closure to through traffic WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - Thursday, October 31, 2024

Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 10:08am

CITY OF MONROE  PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/24/2024 (Monroe, LA) - Get ready to rally and roar as the City of Monroe teams up with the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) to bring you a

Posted: Monday, October 7, 2024 - 12:12pm

UPDATE: PLUM STREET IS NOW OPENFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - UPDATEOctober 7, 2024WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN:  Monday, October 7, 2024, until repairs are made CONTACT:  DOTD 318-342-0100Please be advised

Posted: Friday, October 4, 2024 - 4:45pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 4, 2024WHAT: Complete Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN:  Monday, October 7, 2024 – Friday October 11, 2024(weather permitting)CONTACT:  Sean Christian – Senior Director of Facilities Management

Posted: Friday, October 4, 2024 - 4:42pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 4, 2024WHAT: Complete Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN:  Monday, October 7, 2024 @ 7AM (weather permitting)CONTACT:  Arthur Holland, City of Monroe Project ManagerPhone No. 318.376.1346Please be

Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 9:55am

CITY OF MONROEPRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Stogner318-372-7640 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2024 WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic at Plum St Underpass crossing Mississippi St and Jackson St WHEN:

Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 9:55am

CITY OF MONROE PRESS RELEASE   Media Contact: Emily Stogner 318-372-7640   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 19, 2024   WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic on Walnut St

Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024 - 3:13pm

CITY OF MONROEPRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Stogner318-372-7640 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2024 WHAT: Road Closure to Through Traffic at 202 Louisville Ave WHEN: August 31, 2024 @ 6 AM to 12 PM GENERAL

Posted: Monday, August 12, 2024 - 9:34am

WHAT: 1 Block Road Closure - street crossing WHEN: Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 8:30 AM until further notice GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Atmos Energy CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager - City of MonroePhone No.: 318.376.1346 

Posted: Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 10:25am

The Masur Museum of Art Presents: Julie Crews: I’ll Be Right With You Exhibition on view August 22 – November 2, 2024 Public Reception: Thursday, August 22 5:30 – 7:30 pm Artist’s Talk: 6:30 pm FREE and open

Posted: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 1:07pm

08/06/2024 (Monroe, LA) - Recognizing the critical importance of internet connectivity for education, healthcare, and economic growth, the city has been actively working for the past two years to identify partnerships to enhance its

Posted: Monday, July 29, 2024 - 5:06pm

07/29/2024Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of Arts and Culture Sector in Ouachita ParishArts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Centers Equity in Economic Research and Highlights Vital Role of Arts and Culture

Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 10:53am

July 17, 2024 WHAT: Complete Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Ashton Construction, LLC CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager - City of MonroePhone

Posted: Monday, July 15, 2024 - 4:10pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2024 WHAT: Complete Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 9:00AM GENERAL CONTRACTOR: GCU (Gulf Coast Underground) CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager - City

Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 2:45pm

Road or Lane Status US 165 Lane Closures and Lane Shift – Ouachita Parish Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:42 AM The City of Monroe and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advise motorists that beginning 8:00

Posted: Monday, July 1, 2024 - 4:13pm

Transit will be closed on July 4th. We will provide bus service on July 5th. The office will be closed on the 5th.

Posted: Monday, June 24, 2024 - 10:30am

June 24, 2024 (Monroe, LA) - Mayor Friday Ellis, the City of Monroe, and Healthy Funroe are excited to announce the rescheduled date for the highly anticipated Picnic in the Park event. The FREE event takes place Thursday, June 27,

Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 11:29am

The Masur Museum of Art Presents:Angela Fraleigh: With Ready Eyes Exhibition on view May 23 – August 3, 2024 Public Reception: Thursday, July 18 5:30 – 7:30 pm Artist’s Talk: 6:30 pm FREE and open to the public

Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 11:17am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo is thrilled to announce a 100th Birthday Celebration and Rebrand Reveal event, set to take place on June 1, 2024, at 11 AM at the zoo.Join us as we celebrate a

Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 1:14pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2024(Monroe, LA) - The City of Monroe is currently experiencing temporary discoloration in the water supply and a noticeable chlorine smell due to the routine annual disinfectant changeover. This process involves

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 4:36pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2024 WHAT: Complete Road Closure to Through Traffic WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Bentz Construction CONTACT: Arthur Holland, Project Manager - City of MonroePhone No.:

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 11:44am

 To provide the most effective disinfection process, the City of Monroe Water System is making a temporary change in the type of disinfectant used in the water supply starting on May 13, 2024 and ending around July 8, 2024.