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Shreveport leaders press DOTD for I‑20 lighting, bridge repairs and debate I‑49 inner‑city connector
Summary
Local officials and residents urged DOTD to prioritize lighting, sound wall repairs, and improvements around the Jimmy Davis Bridge and 70th Street; several residents and neighborhood advocates urged against the proposed I‑49 inner‑city connector, citing community impacts and federal legal constraints.
Mayor Tom Arceneaux of Shreveport opened public comment by asking DOTD to increase funding for lighting along the western portion of Interstate 20, repair aging sound walls along residential areas and prioritize maintenance on 70th Street, a gateway corridor to the Jimmy Davis Bridge.
"I would like...you to consider increasing that funding so that we could have the lighting along I‑20," Arceneaux said, noting a local bond passed in 2024 includes matching funds. He also asked DOTD to consider the regional importance of Kings Highway for medical and economic…
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