Welcome to Tonight’s Louisiana DOTD Public Information Open House
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Welcome to Tonight’s Louisiana DOTD
Public Information Open House
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Initial Strategy (1 of 2)
U.S. 90 from South of Ambassador Caffery Parkway to North of the BNSF Railway overpass
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Initial Strategy (2 of 2)
U.S. 90 from the BNSF Railway overpass toNorth of Albertson Parkway
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Refinement of Initial Strategy (1 of 2)
U.S. 90 from North of Ambassador Caffery Parkway to North of the BNSF Railway overpass
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Refinement of Initial Strategy (2 of 2)
U.S. 90 from North of the BNSF Railway overpass toNorth of Albertson Parkway
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Advantages of Refined Strategy
• Increases capacity.• Delivers transportation safety and mobility benefits.• Accommodates current and future commercial development.
• Reduces negative impacts for drivers and adjacent properties.
• Minimizes construction costs.
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Phase One of Construction (1 of 2)
U.S. 90 from North of Ambassador Caffery Parkway toNorth of the BNSF Railway overpass
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Phase One of Construction (2 of 2)
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U.S. 90 from North of the BNSF Railway overpass toNorth of Albertson Parkway
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Phase One Features
•Widens U.S. 90 from four to six lanes.•Elevates U.S. 90 travel lanes above Albertson’s Parkway.•Replaces/widens bridges over BNSF Railway.•Constructs new North and Southbound service roads.•Eliminates J-Turns.•Optimizes access to adjacent properties.
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Design/Construction Timeline
•Design activities begin in February 2014.•Construction work begins in mid-2014.•Estimated completion in mid-2017.
Access to private properties will be maintained throughout the construction effort.
Routine lane closures will be limited to off-peak travel times.
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For More Information
Ms. Peggy Jo Paine, P.E.DOTD Construction Project Manager
1201 Capitol Access RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70802
E-mail: [email protected]
Written comments may be submitted tonight using the form available at the welcome station.