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Partial Depth patching    - Repairs of localized areas of surface deterioration of PCC pavements, usually for compression spalling problems, severe scaling,...
Patch    - Placement of a repair material to replace a localized defect in the pavement surface.
Pavement & Geotechnical    - The primary function of Pavement and Geotechnical Design is to design pavement structures, foundations for bridges, retaining wa... ... website67
Pavement Distress    - External (visible) indications of pavement defects or deterioration.
Pavement Management Systems    - Contact: (225) 242-4577 or ChristopheFillastre@la.gov PMS, 21
Pavement Preservation    - A program employing a network level, long term strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effec...41
Pavement Replacement    - the replacement of the entire existing pavement structure by the placement of an equivalent or increased pavement structure gene...
PERBA Express    - Permit Office hours are weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Internet permits received after 4:15 p.m. may not be processed un... ... websitePERBA, 43
Performance Period    - The period of time that an initially constructed or rehabilitated pavement structure will perform before reaching its terminal s...
Permits (Driveway)    - How do I get a permit for my driveway? Permits are issued by the district offices; see the list below to contact the appropria...
Permits (Parade)    - Do I need a permit from DOTD for a parade, trail-ride, marathon, poker run, or border-to-border publicity event? DOTD does ...
Permits (Right-of-Way)    - The DOTD Right-of Way Permit Unit is responsible for regulating the location, design, methods for installing, adjusting, accommo... ... website
Permits (Truck)   - See PERBA Express43
Planning & Programming, Office of    - Contact: (225) 379-1960 Fax: (225) 242-4552 Data Collection and Management Systems Pavement and Bridge Management S...12
Plans & Proposal Distribution    - Plans: Contact: (225) 379-1107 Proposals: Contact: (225) 379-1111 Please note that no bids will be accepted after the bid ... ... website
Plans Room    - DOTD Electronic Plans Distribution Center Contact: (225) 379-1107 ... website
Plant Mix    - See Hot Mix Asphalt.
Point Bearing    - Concentration of compressive stressed between small areas. May occur when a partial-depth patch in portland cement concrete pav...
Police Jury Association of Louisiana    - The Police Jury Association of Louisiana was created in 1924 to improve parish government in the State of Louisiana. Membership ... ... website
Polishing    - Wearing away of the surface binder, causing exposure of the coarse aggregate particles. A polished pavement surface is smooth a...
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCC)    - A pavement constructed of portland cement concrete with or without reinforcement. Conventional PCC pavements include JPCP, JRCP...
Potholes    - Loss of surface material in an HMA pavement to the extent that a patch is needed to restore pavement rideability.
Potholes (Who do I call to report a pothole?)    - How do I report a problem with a road? To report a problem with a road, contact the appropriate DOTD district where th...
Potholes on a City Street?    - DOTD handles potholes on State and US routes. Contact your local District office or our office at: 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683...
Preformed Compression Sealant    - An extruded joint sealing material for PCC pavement that is manufactured ready for installation and is supplied in rolls. Prefo...
Present Serviceability Index (PSI)    - A subjective rating of the pavement condition made by a group of individuals riding over the pavement. May also be determined b...
Preventive Maintenance    - Is a planned strategy of cost-effective, non-structural treatments to existing pavements that preserves the current condition an...
Procurement / Purchasing    - (225) 379-1444 Procurement/ Purchasing will assist those individuals with Louisiana DOTD's procurement process. It will provi... ... website14
Project Control    - Contact: (225) 379-140180
Project Management    - Contact: (225) 379-132534
Projects to be Let within the next 6 months - By Parish    - Projects to be let. ... website
Properties for Sale or Demolition    - Contact: (225) 237-1204 Land / Buildings for Sale Advertisements ... website
Proposal Deadline (Bid Letting)    - Plans: Contact: (225) 379-1107 Proposals: Contact: (225) 379-1111 Please note that no bids will be accepted after the bid ...
Public Information    - Contact: (225) 379-127301
Public Meetings    - Contact: (225) 242-4502 or click on Public Meetings ... website
Public Records Request    - Contact: (225) 379-1001 ... website47
Public Transportation    - Contact: (225) 274-4302 The mission of the Public Transportation program is to improve public transit in all areas of the Sta... ... website81
Public Works    - Contact: (225) 274-4106 Mission of Public Works and Water Resources: "To develop the full potential of Louisiana's water ... ... website64
Publications/Manuals    - Click on Publications and Manual Link. ... website
Pumping    - Ejection of fine-grained material and water from beneath the pavement through joints, cracks, or the pavment edge, caused by the...
  Saturday, November 21, 2009