LA 49/williams blvd corridor improvs

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant totaling $5,742,135.67 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on June 6, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds corridor improvements along Louisiana Highway 49/Williams Boulevard, which includes replacing the continuous center turn lane with a median and J-turn geometry, adding a third left turn lane at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, and installing sidewalks and bike lanes. The project scope was established per the November 3, 2015 revision requested by A. Renard.

As the primary state-level transportation agency responsible for Louisiana's comprehensive transportation infrastructure, DOTD will directly execute this project to enhance traffic safety and multimodal transportation options in the project corridor. The deliverables represent typical Highway Planning and Construction program activities, combining roadway geometric improvements with pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements to address safety and accessibility objectives consistent with federal transportation priorities.

Project description

Revised scope per 11/3/2015 email from a.renard: this project will consist of replacing the continuous center turn lane with a median and J-turn geometry, adding a third left turn lane at the intersection of veteran's memorial blvd, installing sidewalks, and bike lanes.