Jefferson WB miss river MU path 3B & 3C

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant totaling $1,153,078.55 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on August 7, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This project, designated Jefferson WB Miss River Mu Path 3B & 3C, will construct an 8-foot-wide asphalt pedestrian path located within the right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 541 (River Road) and atop the Mississippi River levee. The project represents Louisiana's investment in multimodal transportation infrastructure and pedestrian connectivity improvements in the Jefferson Parish area.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to states for the construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related transportation infrastructure, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities. As a state department of transportation, DOTD is the primary administrator and awardee responsible for project execution, design oversight, and construction management. The formula grant funding mechanism ensures that Louisiana receives annual allocations based on statutory formulas established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with project selection and prioritization determined through the state's established transportation planning processes in coordination with local authorities.

Project description

Scope: this project will construct an 8' wide asphalt path within the right of way of LA 541 (river road) and on top of the mississippi levee