The Commission's major mission is to maintain a navigable waterway.  It's second objective is to promote economic development.

GOVERNING BOARD To email a board member:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jerry Gauthier, President Deborah Garber, Treasurer Greg Aucoin, Vice President Matt Ackel, Secretary Joe Jones, Commissioner Duane Lodrigue, Commissioner Bill Pecoraro, Commissioner Joey Foret, Commissioner

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Jerry Hoffpauir Executive Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cindy Cutrera Manager of Economic Development  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tori Henry Administrative Assistant  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 800 Youngs Road Morgan City, Louisiana 70380  985-384-0850 phone MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 1460 Morgan City, Louisiana 70381  985-385-1931 fax OPERATING HOURS:  8am - 4:30pm (Closed for lunch) For general inquiries  please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Driving Directions 

From New Orleans: 

Take I-10 West toward Baton Rouge. Merge onto I-310 via Exit 2220 toward Boutte/Houma. After 12 miles, merge onto US-90 West toward Houma. Take the LA-70 exit toward Brashear Avenue, then take the LA-182 ramp toward Berwick. Turn slight right onto LA-182 North. Turn left onto Federal Avenue, then take another left onto Railroad Avenue. After 0.1 miles, take a right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.

Estimated Time: 1 hour 32 minutes Estimated Distance: 87.30 miles

From Lafayette:

Take US-90 East for approximately 67 miles, then take the Federal Avenue exit. From the exit, turn left onto Freret Street, then right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.

Estimated Time: 1 hour 10 minutes 
Estimated Distance: 68.21 miles

From Baton Rouge:

Take I-10 west toward Lafayette, then merge onto LA-1 South via exit 153 toward Plaquemine. After approximately 22 miles, turn right onto LA-69 (Bowie Street) and continue to follow that road for 11.4 miles. Take a right onto LA-70 and drive for 27.4 miles, then take a left onto 9th Street (LA-70). Take the LA-182 ramp toward Berwick. Turn slight right onto LA-182 North. Turn left onto Federal Avenue, then take another left onto Railroad Avenue. After 0.1 miles, take a right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.

Estimated Time: 1 hour 40 minutes 
Estimated Distance: 66.56 miles

From Houston:

Take I-10 East, crossing into Louisiana. Take the US-167 exit (Exit 103A) toward Lafayette. Merge onto the NW Evangeline Thruway, which will become US-90 East. After approximately 60 miles, take the exit toward Federal Avenue. From the exit, turn left onto Freret Street, then right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.

Estimated Time: 4.0 hours 37 minutes 
Estimated Distance: 285.01 miles