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Parish updates: Petroleum Parkway drainage, Boxcar Road, Checkoville Bridge, meter replacements and theater design
Summary
Officials reported progress across multiple public-works projects: Petroleum Parkway drainage (6–8 months), Boxcar Road bulkhead work progressing ahead of schedule, temporary repairs planned for Checkoville Bridge to avoid a two‑year closure while awaiting state work, district‑wide water meter replacements in Catahoula and an architectural/theater design schedule targeting March construction start after bidding.
Staff provided a consolidated update on multiple public‑works projects across the parish.
Petroleum Parkway: Speaker 11 said drainage work on Petroleum Parkway is a 6–8 month project. Engineers and the contractor designed traffic and access plans so affected businesses retain access during construction.
Boxcar Road: Speaker 11 reported boring, driving plates, and capping the bulkhead are complete; roadwork is ongoing and the…
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