Transportation (Roads & Highways)

passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 207: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a traffic study to evaluate adding turn lanes onto Louisiana Highway 1024

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study whether adding turn lanes to Louisiana Highway 1024 would improve traffic flow and safety. The request is based on findings that dedicated turn lanes can reduce accidents and delays caused by conflicts between vehicles turning and those moving straight through intersections. If the study finds the project feasible, the department must submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works before January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests a study to add turn lanes, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety.90% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · Senate May 28, 2026

SR 137: COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes U.S. Highway 80 for historical significance.

Senate Resolution 137 is a commemorative measure that formally acknowledges the historical importance of U.S. Highway 80 in Louisiana. The resolution highlights the highway's role as an early transcontinental route that boosted commerce, tourism, and cultural development in communities like Shreveport and Ruston. It specifically notes the road's connection to the Louisiana Hayride and its designation as a scenic byway with preserved roadside architecture. This bill does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves to celebrate the approaching 100th anniversary of the highway's original designation in 1926.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill recognizes historical significance of a major highway, promoting its preservation and cultural value.75% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 513: PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for public works project delivery methods. (8/1/26)

This bill updates Louisiana laws to allow public airports to use a "design-build" approach for constructing air traffic control towers, hangars, and related facilities like parking garages. It also establishes a pilot program for state highway projects where contracts are awarded based on bids closest to the average price, rather than the lowest price alone. The average bid method applies only to construction projects with at least three valid bids and will remain in effect until March 1, 2028. These changes directly affect state transportation agencies and public airport operators by offering new ways to manage and select contractors for public works.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes public works delivery for airports and introduces a pilot program for state highway projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways

passed both · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HCR 69: TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development make certain improvements to Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish

This legislative resolution urges the Department of Transportation and Development to improve safety features along Interstate 12 in Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa, and St. Tammany Parishes. The bill cites specific fatal accidents, including a 2020 collision involving a cable barrier and a 2025 crash caused by a vehicle striking a concrete median, as reasons for these improvements. By highlighting these incidents, the resolution seeks to prompt the state agency to address infrastructure vulnerabilities that have led to serious injuries and deaths. The measure does not mandate funding or specific engineering changes but serves as a formal request for the department to prioritize safety upgrades in the affected areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges DOT to improve safety features and infrastructure on Interstate 12, directly advancing transportation safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 169: TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects.

This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to run a two-year pilot program starting in July 2026 that uses independent dispute review boards on selected highway and transportation construction projects. The program requires at least five projects per year and involves a panel of three independent experts who help the government and contractors resolve contract disagreements early without changing the original contract terms. The department must select projects based on factors like complexity and risk, maintain a roster of qualified board members, and submit detailed reports on the program's costs and effectiveness by June 2028.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a pilot program to improve dispute resolution on transportation construction projects, enhancing project efficiency and infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 173: TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.

This resolution asks the Department of Transportation and Development to review its public-private partnership contracting practices. The review will specifically compare the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge project with other current or future similar projects to identify differences and improvements. The department is required to examine various factors such as contract terms, financial assumptions, project oversight, and community impact before submitting a report to state legislative committees by February 1, 2027. This action aims to incorporate lessons learned from the Belle Chasse project into future infrastructure agreements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates a review of PPP practices to identify improvements and better oversight for transportation projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 28, 2026

HCR 60: HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the benefits of implementing the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative (Department of Transportation and Development's Responsibility for Interstate 12 Vitality and Efficiency) for major improvements to the shoulders and capacity of the Interstate 12 and Interstate 55 Interchange

This concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative for improving Interstate 12 and its interchange with Interstate 55. The bill specifically requests an evaluation of shoulder improvements, merging lane safety, and the potential removal of ramp metering devices and surveillance cameras to reduce congestion. It directs the department to create a comprehensive, shovel-ready plan and submit quarterly updates to local legislators, with a final report due by August 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges study of initiatives to improve highway shoulders, capacity, and safety, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 162: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and commends American Bikers Active Towards Education of Louisiana, Inc., and New Orleans StreetHogs Motorcycle Club

This resolution designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana to highlight the importance of road safety for all drivers and motorcycle riders. It also formally commends two specific organizations, American Bikers Active Towards Education of Louisiana, Inc., and the New Orleans StreetHogs Motorcycle Club, for their efforts in promoting motorcycle safety and education. The measure does not create new laws or change existing regulations but serves as a symbolic recognition of the organizations and the need for awareness regarding motorcycle visibility on the roads.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes motorcycle safety awareness, enhancing road safety for all drivers and riders.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 170: TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish

This Louisiana state resolution asks the U.S. Congress to provide $10 million in funding to remove four unsafe bridges on Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish. The bridges, which have been closed since 2022 due to structural issues, currently block a vital route used for commerce, daily commuting, and hurricane evacuations. The request specifically seeks money from the 2027 federal budget to clear these structures, which is intended as a preliminary step toward rebuilding the highway. This measure does not directly allocate funds but serves as a formal request to the federal government to consider the funding in future appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill seeks $10M federal funding to remove unsafe bridges, directly advancing infrastructure maintenance and public safety.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill seeks federal funding to remove unsafe bridges and restore a vital transportation route, enhancing infrastructure and safety.95% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · House May 22, 2026

HB 1072: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Reforms certain powers, duties, and responsibilities in the office of Louisiana Highway Construction (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

This bill expands the authority of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to independently manage federal-aid highway projects and control the State Highway Improvement Fund without requiring prior approval from the Department of Transportation and Development. Key provisions grant the office emergency procurement powers, allowing it to issue emergency declarations and sign contracts for immediate infrastructure repairs, particularly for bridges in poor condition, while also enabling it to access various funding sources including state general fund allocations and interagency transfers. The legislation requires the office to submit annual reports detailing project status, scope, and funding to the Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, and extends emergency procurement authority until December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands authority for highway construction office, enables emergency procurement for infrastructure repairs, and strengthens management of state highway improvement fund.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways