March 06, 2019
This is the most recent highway update I received from DOTD for Senate District 18…
Project Description – LA 431 – Realign Curve
Contract Time – 75 Working Days
Contractor – Coastal Bridge Company
Project Cost – $1,491,410.85
Project Start Date – August 31, 2016 – Anticipated Completion Date – January 8, 2019
% complete – 98.33 % Time elapsed – 163.99
Current Work: Awaiting final acceptance.
Project Description – LA 42 – Widening and Improvements
Contract Time – 850 Calendar Days
Contractor – Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC
Project Start Date – November 24, 2017 – Anticipated Completion Date – Nov. 8, 2020
Project Cost – $27,482,012.38
% 46.5 complete % Time elapsed – 37.32
Current Work: Turn lane to remain closed until work is completed in this area (intersection of LA 73\LA 42 thru to Airline). Eastbound right turn lane onto LA 73 and Airline left turn lane southbound onto LA 42 will remain closed until all work on LA 42 between LA 73 and US 61 has been completed. Crews continue to cut soil cement in widening sections along LA 42 in both directions. The existing bridge has been removed. Installation of 11×11 boxes had begun there are still 11 boxes needing to be set. This work will continue through the week and weekend, weather permitting. There will be a closure of AP 929 between LA 42 and La Rochelle Rd. for base improvements the week of Mardi Gras. There will be a full road closure of AP 929 on Monday, March 4th, beginning at 8:00am until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 6th. Closures will be northbound and southbound directions on AP 929 between LA 42 and LA Rochelle Road to make base improvements along AP 929. No permit or oversize loads along with emergency vehicles will be able to pass. A signed detour will be in place utilizing LA 42 to LA 930/Parker Road/LA 44.
Project Description – LA 431 at LA 934 – Intersection Improvement (Gold Place)
Contract Time – 60 Working Days
Contractor – LA Contracting Enterprises, LLC
Project Start Date – January 2, 2018 – Anticipated Completion Date – April 18, 2019
Project Cost – $1,517,844.72
% Complete – 38.09 % Time elapsed – 36.67
Current Work: Contractor has fully mobilized to begin work on January 7, 2019. Crews
have begun working on subsurface drainage along LA 431 at the intersection of Gold
Place and LA 431. This work will continue for the weeks to come.
Project Description – LA 44 Turn Lanes at 5 intersections
Contract Time – 120 Working Days
Contractor – KCR Contractors, LLC
Project Start Date – July 23, 2018 Anticipated Completion Date – April, 24, 2019
Project Cost – $3,501,304.95
% Complete – 24.16 % Time elapsed – 23.33
Current Work: LA 44/ LA 933 intersection has concrete drive at Veillon’s Food Market
that has been formed in preparation for pour. Concrete drive and permanent striping are
left for completion. All widening, and paving has been completed at this intersection. LA
44/Causey Rd. has permanent striping left for completion. All widening, and paving have
been completed at this intersection. LA44/ LA935, LA44/ LA621, and La 44/ LA933 are
all in utility conflict.
Project Description – LA 3038 Cornerview – Rehab and Turn Lane
Contract Time – 75 Working Days
Contractor – R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors
Project Start Date – September 27, 2018 Anticipated Completion Date – TBA
Project Cost – $2,118,387.76
Current Work: Utility relocation in progress.
Project Description – US 61 – Turn Lane Improvements at LA 621
Contract time – 45 Working Days
Contractor – Barriere Construction Co.
Project Start Date – July 13, 2018 Anticipated Completion Date – January 1, 2019
Project Cost – $596,610.64
% Complete – 92.89 % Time Elapsed – 84.21
Current Work: Awaiting Final Acceptance.
Project Description – LA 22 and LA 70 Geometric Improvement
Contract Time – 200 Working Days
Contractor – Barriere Construction Co.
Project Start Date – August 18, 2018 Anticipated Completion Date – TBA
Project Cost – $5,633,333.69
Current Work: Utility relocation in progress.
Project Description – LA 30 Turn Lanes at S. Purpera and S. Hodgeson
Contract Time – 50 Working Days
Contractor – Command Construction Industries
Project Start Date – September 18, 2018 Anticipated Completion Date – March 18, 2019
Project Cost – $794,004.34
% Complete – 72.89 % Time Elapsed – 84.48
Current Work: Contractor has completed paving binder course on the mainline of LA 30 and along with turnouts. The wearing course is 90% complete. S. Purpera still needs wearing course and will be completed, weather permitting.
Project Description – LA 22 Rehabilitation
Contract Time – 100 Working Days
Contractor R. J. Daigle & Sons Contractors
Project Start Date – December 5, 2018 Anticipated Completion Date – May 07, 2019
Project Cost – $2,540,448.16
% Complete – 35.44 % Time Elapsed – 25
Current Work: Paving and milling operation has continued this week February 25th, and will continue throughout the month of March. There will be intermittent lane closures Monday-Friday from February 25th through all of March, or until milling and paving is complete. The closures will occur along LA 22 between US 61 (Airline Highway) and Interstate I-10. No oversized loads greater than 10’ wide will be allowed through the construction zone during these intermittent lane closures. Flaggers and appropriate signage will be present in order to direct traffic during the closures.
October 15, 2018
PRESS RELEASE FROM DOTD:
Sunshine bridge damage extensive, remains closed
May 4, 2018
Maurepas, Ama and Union Diversions
Here is the latest information on the Maurepas, Ama, and Union diversion projects from the Department of Transportation and Development.
PO-0029_Project Overview_20180326
April 25, 2017
History of Revenue Collection from the Gasoline Tax
The state has had a tax on gasoline and other fuels for several decades, a portion of which is dedicated to spending on roads and infrastructure construction and maintenance. The gasoline tax, as it is often called, has been adjusted a few times in its history as revenue collections have failed to keep pace with inflation (in construction costs, for example) and in revenue needs for infrastructure. The last increase in the gasoline tax took effect in the 1990-1991 Fiscal Year, when the gasoline tax was raised to 20 cents per gallon, where it remains today.
In the 2017 Regular Fiscal Session, the Legislature will consider raising the gas tax.
Click Here to See a History of Gas Tax Revenues Over Time.
March 23, 2017
The Department of Transportation and Development, after studying traffic patterns, accidents, and congestion, has determined that a traffic signal is warranted at the intersection of La. 74 and La. 928 (Bluff Road). Although no firm date was given in the letter I have posted here and made available for your viewing, DOTD intends to install a traffic signal “as soon as possible.”
DOTD Letter Regarding La. 74 and Bluff Road Intersection
September 29, 2016
I have been provided a document with highly detailed information on upcoming road projects and improvements. The document contains detailed and helpful maps that make it easier to understand exactly where improvements will be made and what those improvements will be. I hope you find them informative.
August 2016 Detailed Project Program
September 16, 2016
The linked spreadsheet contains the most current list/update of construction and improvement projects in our DOTD district, which includes the tri-parish area comprising Senate District 18.
DOTD August Construction Update
August 10, 2016
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has submitted its Highway Program for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year, which details DOTD’s proposal for projects that are scheduled for construction during the fiscal year. The list is sorted by parish and gives some limited details about the nature of the project. Included in the link below is general information from the Highway Program Proposal and the list of projects for Ascension, Livingston, and St. James parishes.
District 18 Highway Program for 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
The linked list of projects below (“Senate District Road Projects) includes all projects that have been approved for the parishes of Ascension, Livingston, and St. James. Priority 1 projects are the highest priority with cash and line of credit availability for the project. Priority 2 projects are similarly high in priority and often include line of credit funding for projects that also have Priority 1 funding. Priority 5 projects have been approved but are not in line for immediate funding; they have been judged worthy of merit and funding but will take longer to move into Priority 1 status. This list is current from the Capital Outlay Legislation approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the Governor in the 2016 sessions.
Additionally, the link below is a map of current and immediate state highway projects within DOTD District 61, which includes Senate District 18.