More than $32 million in state road projects are underway or will soon begin.
“Since 2008, the state Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has invested more than $7.4 billion in the state’s infrastructure. More than $119 million has been invested in St. Charles Parish during that time,” said Sherri H. LeBas, secretary of the DOTD. “This investment on projects such as the overlay and repair work on the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge will make traveling safer, ease congestion and make the overall driving experience better for Louisiana travelers. These projects are needed to extend the life of our roadways and bridges and often lead to enhanced economic opportunities. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make these improvements and would like to remind people to drive safely at all times, and be extra cautious in work zones.”
DOTD’s biggest local project at this time is the $25 million asphalt overlay and repair work on the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge. Contractor CEC Inc. started work Sept. 9 and should be completed by summer of next year.
Here are some of the numerous additional DOTD projects underway or scheduled:
• Some $755,584 in signage work on I-10 and U.S. Highway 90 will be completed in fall of this year. Work has been underway since April of 2014, according to the DOTD. Ozark Striping Co. is the contractor.
• On U.S. 90 (LA 306 to Early Street), contractor Barriere Construction started paving the road in May. Completion for the $2.5 million project is expected in spring of next year.
• Paving has been underway on LA 628 (St. Charles Place to Airline Highway or about 5.34 miles) since Sept. 25. Contractor Barber Bros. Contracting Co. is scheduled to finish the $590,599 project in early 2016.
• Drainage work started on U.S. 61 at Evangeline Road on Oct. 10, a $1.5 million project. Contractor Barriere Construction Co. is expected to finish work in early 2016.
• Work began Oct. 10 on asphalt widening and overlay (adding a left turn at mile marker 6) on U.S. 61. Contractor Barriere Construction is expected to finish the $484,952 project by early 2016.
• On U.S. 90, median crossover improvements began on July 24. Contractor Barriere Construction Co. is scheduled to finish the $1.8 million road work by early 2016.
• Some $141,432 of asphalt surface treatment began on Nov. 1 on LA 3060 (U.S. 90 to 150 feet of S. Celia Drive). Contractor Huey Stockstill Inc. is expected to finish the project in early 2016.
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