Pecue lane/I-10 interchange

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded an $8,677,677 formula grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 19, 2022 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The funding will support the widening of 1.33 miles of Pecue Lane from two to four or more travel lanes, replacement of an existing bridge over Interstate 10 with a new diverging diamond interchange and on/off ramps, replacement of the bridge over Wards Creek at Pecue Lane, and widening of the Wards Creek bridge at Interstate 10 to accommodate a southbound on ramp and extension of Rieger Road to Pecue Lane. The project aims to improve transportation infrastructure through road widening and bridge replacements.

Project description

Project widens 1.33 miles of pecue lane from 2 to 4 or more travel lanes, replaces existing bridge over I-10 with new DDI with on/off ramps, replaces bridge over wards creek at pecue, widens ward creek bridge at I-10 to handle SB on ramp and extends rieger road to pecue lane. Environmental & engineering (H.004104) funded with demo, local & state surplus.