Road and Bridge committee updates 2025 overlay schedule, approves multiple speed‑bump requests

Road and Bridge officials updated the committee on the 2025 road overlay program and approved several resident requests for speed bumps.

An engineering update reported that base patching is finished in Ward 8 and crews are preparing to cap and overlay streets when weather permits; shoulder material and dressing work will follow. The contractor briefing noted weather delays have pushed certain shoulder/dress work into a drier window.

Committee members then considered resident applications for speed bumps. The panel approved placement for Phillips Street (Ward 8) with the caveat that placement and installation may take additional time because of workforce constraints. The committee likewise approved requests for Leoni Street (between Highway 70 and Lee Drive), Cypress Street and Claiborne Street after discussion of proper spacing, signature thresholds for the application process, and coordination with parish staff for exact placement. Members stressed Justin (staff) should work with residents on placement specifics.

Why it matters: approvals will move traffic‑calming measures forward in several neighborhoods and advance a paved‑street overlay program that is weather dependent.

Next steps: staff to coordinate placement and scheduling with residents and contractor and return with any needed follow‑up.