Cameron Parish police jury approves abandonment of two parish roads after hearing with nine written oppositions

The Cameron Parish Police Jury voted Oct. 6 to abandon two parish roads — Parish Road 364 (West Avenue) and Parish Road 3118 — after opening and closing a public hearing that included nine written objections. The jury took the two proposed abandonments together and carried the motion after members discussed ownership and public-access implications.

The hearing was opened by the chair to receive comment on the proposals, and staff reported they had received nine written opposition emails regarding Parrish Road 364, listing senders by name. “We received 9 opposition emails,” staff said during the hearing. Members then closed the public hearing and took up the abandonment motion.

During deliberations some jurors raised questions about whether the affected shoreline and waterline areas were privately owned or owned by the state. One juror summarized the tension: some property owners “pay taxes” and therefore believe they own the tideline, while the county’s understanding — based on prior state guidance — is that the state holds ownership of the waterline and low-tide area. Jurors also discussed whether abandoning the right-of-way would affect physical access from existing roads to the beach and low-tide areas.

After discussion a motion to abandon the two roads was moved and seconded and the chair announced, “motion carries.” The jury did not adopt new access provisions on the floor; members indicated they would rely on state property rules and any further clarifications from the state in future planning.

What’s next: The abandonment was approved at this meeting; any legal effects (recording of the abandonment, changes in property rights or access) will depend on follow-up administrative steps and any required state-level confirmation.