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Livingston Parish officials lay out state-priority road projects, funding gaps
Summary
Parish staff and council members reviewed a slate of state-priority road projects — from Lindner Road plans to a proposed LA 447 widening — and described funding sources, matching requirements and the need for a parish traffic master plan to make projects "shovel ready."
Robert Dugas, a parish staff member, told the Livingston Parish Council during new business that the parish has several state- and federally-funded road projects in various stages — and that moving projects from design into construction depends on matching funds, environmental clearances and having projects "shovel ready."
Dugas said funding comes from a mix of local sales tax dollars and state and federal programs routed through the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) under the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). "Of course, the sales tax that we use locally, we also get state and federal dollars," Dugas said.
Why it matters: Council members and staff said congestion and anticipated economic development around Walker, Denham Springs and other growth corridors make timely progress on these projects important for daily travel and to attract employers. Several projects are already funded for design or early work but face large gaps before construction can start.
Major projects and status
- Lindner Road: "60% plans complete," Dugas said; right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation are…
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