In this issue:
• A message from Chairman Chett Chiasson
• LA 1 Project Moves Toward Construction in 2021
• Finalizing Funding for Phase 2
• 2020 Hurricane Season Highlights Need for Elevated Highway
• Welcome new Coalition members!
News
$135 Million Federal Transportation Grant to be Awarded for LA 1 Improvement Project
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced today that Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) will receive a $135 million federal grant for construction of an 8.3-mile elevated LA Highway 1 between Leeville and Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish. [Read more…] about $135 Million Federal Transportation Grant to be Awarded for LA 1 Improvement Project
“One to One” E-Newsletter – April 2020
In this issue:
- INFRA Grant Request Submitted for LA 1 Project
- LA DOTD Announces Tolling Changes to Minimize Spread of Coronovirus
- Segment 2E Complete and Open to Traffic
- Port Fourchon Maintains Operations Thanks to Tenants’ Effective Planning Efforts
- And more
“One to One” E-Newsletter – December 2019
In this issue:
• Act 443 provides state funding for LA 1
• Port pledges $25 million for Phase 2
• Funding focus now shifts to federal level
• Segment E nears completion
and much more!
“One to One” E-Newsletter – December 2018
In this issue:
• Construction of Phase 2E of LA 1 Project Advances
• Project Funding will Require Bipartisan Effort at State Level During 2019 Legislative Session
• LA 1 Coalition Seeks Support on The Hill
• Port Commission Wins Grant for Airport Road Project
and much more!
“One to One” Newsletter – July 2018
In this issue:
• Phase 2 Segment E is Under Construction
• Design and Pre-Construction Work Continues for Phase 2 Segments A,B,C
• Traffic Counts Up on LA 1
• Coalition Meets with Dept. of Energy Official
• and more!
