Transportation (Roads & Highways)

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 62: ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways.

This concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to review safety conditions in school zones located on state highways. The bill specifically requests an evaluation of barriers that prevent the implementation of improved safety measures and lower speed limits in these areas. It was introduced following a fatal accident involving a crossing guard, highlighting concerns about speeding vehicles and unsafe driving near schools. The measure does not mandate any immediate changes but serves as a formal request for the state agency to investigate and address potential hazards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to improve school zone safety, protecting students and staff from accidents, which aligns with protecting educational access and infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges DOTD to evaluate school zone safety and barriers to lower speed limits, directly enhancing transportation safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 342: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of closing a specific ramp during certain periods of times

This resolution asks Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development to investigate whether closing one of several nearby on-ramps to eastbound US Route 90 Business in New Orleans could reduce traffic congestion during weekday peak hours from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The study will evaluate if limiting access during these times improves traffic flow and public safety without disrupting the corridor that connects downtown New Orleans to the West Bank. If the investigation finds a viable option, the department must submit a written report with its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by March 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests a study to close a ramp to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow and safety, aligning with enhancing transportation efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 358: RAILROADS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to communicate with certain railroad companies to address abandoned and blighted railroads

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to talk with specific railroad companies about fixing abandoned and unsafe railroad tracks in several northwest Louisiana parishes. The bill highlights that old tracks and ties create hazards like tripping risks and soil contamination from chemicals, urging officials to work with local governments to remove or clean up these sites. The department must share contact information with local authorities and report its progress to the House Transportation Committee by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses soil contamination hazards from abandoned railroads and urges cleanup, directly protecting the environment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges fixing abandoned and unsafe railroad tracks to remove hazards, directly enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 191: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the need for and safety of mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana

This bill directs the Department of Transportation and Development to investigate the necessity and safety of installing mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana. The study will specifically assess how these physical road features impact local businesses and commercial activity along the street. By requesting this analysis, the legislation aims to gather data before any potential infrastructure changes are made. The measure is a formal request for information rather than a mandate to build or alter the road immediately.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests a study on safety improvements (mountable curbs) to enhance road infrastructure and assess impacts on local commerce.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 208: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to construct a roundabout on Louisiana Highway 1019

This legislative resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to build a roundabout at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 1019 and Old Louisiana Highway 16. The bill cites safety data suggesting roundabouts reduce severe collisions and encourages drivers to slow down, which is particularly relevant near the nearby Live Oak Junior High School. By formally requesting this infrastructure change, the resolution aims to improve traffic safety without mandating the construction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves traffic safety near a junior high school, indirectly supporting student safety and educational access.55% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests construction of a roundabout to improve traffic safety and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 5, 2026

HCR 112: FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport

This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to investigate recent flooding on Highway 1 in Shreveport and includes the Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security in the study. It requires that the findings from this investigation be added to the state's Flood Control Program. The legislation is a formal request rather than a law that mandates specific construction or funding changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOTD to study flooding on a highway to improve infrastructure resilience and integrate findings into flood control, enhancing road safety.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 12, 2026

HCR 106: LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles in collaboration with Louisiana State Police and other appropriate stakeholders

This bill establishes a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles to study the feasibility of creating safety regulations for these off-road vehicles. The group will be composed of representatives from law enforcement, the Department of Transportation, and other relevant agencies who will meet starting in August 2026. Their goal is to review current laws and propose new legislation to improve safety, with their final report due to the legislature before the 2027 session begins.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a task force to study and propose safety regulations for utility terrain vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 275: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of incorporating an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study whether it is feasible to create a program for regularly cleaning and maintaining interstate highway signs instead of simply replacing them when they are damaged. The proposal highlights that routine maintenance is significantly cheaper than replacement and could extend the lifespan of signs while improving driver safety and navigation. If the study finds the program viable, the department would be required to submit a report detailing its findings to the House Committee on Transportation by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes highway sign maintenance to improve safety and reduce costs, directly supporting transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 206: HIGHWAYS: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to complete the Louisiana Highway 16 widening project

This resolution directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to widen Louisiana Highway 16 from two lanes to four lanes between highways 1019 and 1023. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion for the approximately 25,000 daily drivers and improve access for local businesses in the area. Although funding was already allocated in the 2024 session, this bill formally authorizes the state to begin the construction work.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes widening a highway to reduce congestion and improve access, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 28, 2026

HCR 68: TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish

This bill asks the U.S. Congress to provide $10 million in federal funding to Louisiana to remove four unsafe bridges on U.S. Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish. The bridges were closed in 2022 due to structural problems, which cut off a vital route for commuters, businesses, and hurricane evacuations connecting New Orleans to Mississippi. The legislation specifically targets the 2027 federal budget for transportation to pay for the demolition of these structures, which is intended as the first step toward rebuilding the highway. It is a formal request from the state legislature to the federal government and does not guarantee that the funding will be approved.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill seeks $10M federal funding to remove unsafe bridges, directly advancing infrastructure and public safety via increased government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill seeks federal funding to remove unsafe bridges, enhancing transportation safety and restoring critical infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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