Univ AV PH 1 : 100' S RR-500' S I-10 EB RMP

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1,683,120.44 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on June 2, 2025. This formula grant funds the rehabilitation and improvement of existing transportation infrastructure in Louisiana, specifically addressing roadway conditions in the University Avenue corridor between State Route 500 South and Interstate 10 East Ramp areas.

The project deliverables include the rehabilitation of existing concrete pavement and curbs, overlay of existing pavement, earthwork and drainage structure installation, Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) placement, pavement markings, sidewalk construction, and handicap-accessible ramp installation. The scope reflects a comprehensive approach to roadway modernization and accessibility improvements, with the revised project parameters established in September 2022. As a formula grant under the Federal-aid Highway Program, this award represents the state's statutory allocation of federal highway funds and was administered directly by DOTD, which maintains responsibility for project execution and oversight in accordance with FHWA stewardship agreements and applicable federal regulations.

Project description

Revised scope per 9/12/2022 email from a.hanks: rehabilitate existing concrete pavement and curbs, overlay existing pavement, earthwork, class II base course, pccp, drainage structures, pavement markings, sidewalk, HC ramps