The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced the funding of transportation projects that total $62.9 million. Three NELA parishes will be getting some upgrades.
“We are pleased to award contracts for several new projects this month, especially since a number of them are safety related,” said DOTD secretary Eric Kalivoda. “Safety is a top priority of this department, and features such as roundabouts, turn lanes, and rumble strips all contribute to keeping the traveling public safe on Louisiana highways.”
Richland, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes will have pavement and overlay projects done.
- Richland Parish will receive $774,759.90 for milling, patching, signalization, and drainage on La. 3048 between Martin Luther King Dr. and U.S. 425 S.
- Morehouse Parish will receive $5,534,507.76 for milling and patching on U.S. 165 between Henry Ave. and U.S. 425 south.
- Ouachita Parish will receive $935,675.10 for stabilization and overlay of two asphalt two-lane roadways in the Commercial Park area.
The DOTD said in a news release, “Construction projects are prioritized by road/bridge condition, urgency of improvements, type/volume of traffic, crash records, unforeseeable emergencies that caused damage, and several other factors.”
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Source: DOTD
