I-49: emergency CMP rehabilitation

Federal Grant Award Summary

On August 11, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2,531,059.82 in formula grant funding to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for the I-49 Emergency Concrete Metalized Pipe (CMP) Rehabilitation project. The primary deliverables for this award consist of pipe reinforcement work and geopolymer lining installation on Interstate 49 infrastructure in Louisiana. This project represents part of FHWA's broader commitment to highway preservation and improvement activities authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with funding distributed through statutory formula allocations to state transportation agencies.

DOTD, as the primary awardee, is responsible for direct execution and delivery of all project activities without documented sub-awardees on this particular award. The project aligns with DOTD's extensive portfolio of transportation infrastructure work, which includes bridge rehabilitation, roadway preservation, and specialized infrastructure improvements across Louisiana's highway network. The concrete pipe rehabilitation and geopolymer lining work supports the preservation objectives of the federal-aid highway program while addressing critical infrastructure maintenance needs on a major interstate corridor.

Project description

Pipe reinforcement and geopolymer lining