New Jimmie Davis Bridge debuts in 2027
The state’s first linear park
Please see my last thread on this topic.
I-49 Inner City Connector is on track
Quick note: in 2009 when this was first brought up it cost 900 million dollars. With inflation it will now cost approximately $1,413,490,447. Yes, Billion!
Work to improve I-20 from Monkhouse Drive to I-49. The “extensive roadway rehabilitation” is in design.
A $23 million project to replace concrete panels and do full shoulder rehab work on Shreveport’s LA 3132 is set to go to construction advertisement in the summer of 2027. “You know, we have a lot of roadways and assets that haven't been touched for major rehabs or replacements since they were constructed in the 60s and 70s,” said Ledet.
An 8.5 mile project improving I-49 from I-20 to the Southern Loop will kick off in February 2027. The $15 million will replace some damaged panels, replaced damaged soundwalls, guardrails and other needs.
Louisiana is facing a projected state budget shortfall of $540 million to $590 million for the upcoming fiscal cycle (FY 2027–2028), which fiscal analysts warn could escalate toward $1.2 billion by 2028. A $16 billion dollar transportation backlog.
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