Governor John Bel Edwards recently announced the states' plan for the $216 million received from the federal government for road and infrastructure projects.
These funds can be used at the state's discretion. This stimulus is to offset lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These projects were hand-picked by the Department of Transportation and Development. They were selected because of the needs already identified through analysis, legislative, and public input.
Local projects included are:
1. LA 173 from LA 1 to U.S. 71, asphalt overlay, $900,000.
2. I-20 from Monkhouse Dr. east to Greenwood Rd. at I-20/I-49, $15 million.
The funding allocation also includes electric vehicle charging infrastructure statewide ($11.3 million), metropolitan planning organizations with populations over 200,000 ($19.9 million), and $26 million to district offices for regional congestion relief and equipment replacement.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.