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The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG) is an intergovernmental association of the local governments for the Metropolitan Planning Area of Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Webster Parishes established to assist in planning for common needs, cooperating for the mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. The vision of NLCOG is to conduct regional planning, facilitate coordination and cooperation, serve as a source of information and expertise on issues affecting northwest Louisiana, and assist member agencies in accessing funding to accomplish local and regional goals.

News And Updates

Upcoming Meetings

December 19, 2025

Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee and Board of Directors Meetings

The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments' Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee and Board of Directors will be meeting Friday December 19, 2025 at 9:00 am at Government Plaza in the Government Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The MPO meeting will begin at 9:00 am, followed by the Board of Directors meeting.

General News
December 2, 2025

Public Meetings FY2026-2027

The Highway Priority Program is developed annually by DOTD and provided to the legislature and the public in accordance with La. R.S. 48:229.1 and La. R.S. 230. In compliance with these statutes, the Highway Priority Program identifies the projects that are scheduled for construction letting in the next state fiscal year and all projects being developed in the other stages.

Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 8:30 am
Shreveport City Council Chambers
505 Travis St, Shreveport

Public Comment Period
November 25

DRAFT 2025 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan Update

The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments is accepting public comments on the draft of the NLCOG's DRAFT 2025 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan Update until December 11, 2025.

Email Draft 2025 CMP Plan Comment(s)