The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced 14 projects around the state received bids in March. Thirteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $47.8 million.Projects affecting Natchitoches Parish are:•Striping and pavement markers on I-49 between LA 6 and 0.75 miles south of Boyce in Natchitoches and Rapides parishes: $3,524,215....