There is good news for the plan to build a new Jimmie Davis bridge and refurbish the existing bridge. Lawmakers have set aside $100 million for this project.
No deal for State Representative Cedric Glover on his proposal to move $100 million dollars from the I-49 inner city connector to the Jimmie Davis Bridge.
In short, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is saying we need to stay off the roads for anything that isn't deemed essential travel for our own safety.
The national average of total roadway that is below acceptable standards (crappy and potholey) is 3%. While Louisiana is clocking a smooth 7%, it still isn't the worst.