TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Requires residential notice before road closure (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)

HB 703 requires Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development to provide advance notice to residents before closing roads. Specifically, the department must post the closure online and mail written notice to addresses within 500 feet of the affected road, unless the closure is due to an emergency like a traffic collision, medical emergency, or serious road hazard. This bill directly affects residents living near planned road closures caused by maintenance, construction, or weather conditions. The key change is mandating both online and physical mail notifications to ensure nearby residents are informed before closures take effect.