Transportation (Bridges)

passed · Louisiana · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SR 75: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and recognizes Iberville Parish for its rich history and designates April 15, 2026, as Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Iberville Parish for its historical and economic contributions to Louisiana. It designates April 15, 2026, as Iberville Parish Day at the state Capitol to honor the parish's legacy and achievements. Additionally, the resolution expresses support for building a new Mississippi River Bridge to improve regional infrastructure and economic growth.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expresses support for building a new Mississippi River Bridge to improve regional infrastructure and economic growth.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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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 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 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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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 both · Louisiana · House Jun 5, 2026

HCR 32: PORTS/NEW ORLEANS: Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

This bill is a concurrent resolution that asks the Port of New Orleans to purchase extra backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge. The measure addresses past problems where burned-out motors caused extended bridge closures, which have led to traffic jams and disrupted travel between Orleans and Saint Bernard parishes. By securing spare parts, the Port would be able to replace failed equipment more quickly and restore bridge operations without long delays. The resolution does not mandate any action but formally urges the Port to take steps to improve the bridge's reliability and reduce traffic disruptions for residents and commuters.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests additional backup motors for a bridge to prevent closures and improve traffic flow, directly supporting transportation infrastructure reliability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Ports

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signed · Louisiana · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 122: TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides for bridge maintenance by the Department of Transportation and Development. (8/1/26)

SB 122 requires Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to maintain all bridges, overpasses, culverts, and related structures on the state highway system. The bill defines "bridges" broadly to include all structural components and mandates the DOTD to inspect, repair, and preserve these structures while excluding bridges owned by local governments or the federal government. Starting September 1, 2026, the DOTD must submit annual reports to legislative transportation committees detailing bridge counts, maintenance status, locations, funding needs, and federal condition ratings. Beginning January 1, 2027, quarterly updates on bridge preservation plans will also be required.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOTD to maintain state bridges, overpasses, and culverts, ensuring infrastructure safety and preservation per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

passed · Louisiana · House May 7, 2026

HB 488: TAX/SEVERANCE TAX: Establishes the Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund and provides for use of the monies in the fund (RE -$11,476,249 GF RV See Note)

HB 488 establishes the Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund using 1/5 of severance tax revenues collected from Plaquemines Parish that would otherwise go to the state general fund. The fund's money must be used exclusively to reduce tolls on the Belle Chasse Bridge, pay developer costs for an early contract handback, cover annual inflation adjustments, or fund related transportation projects. It directly affects Plaquemines Parish residents (through severance tax contributions) and bridge users (through toll adjustments). The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and creates a dedicated funding mechanism for the Belle Chasse Bridge public-private partnership contract.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates severance tax revenue specifically to fund bridge toll reductions and transportation projects, directly advancing infrastructure maintenance and user cost reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 714: RAILROADS: Requires local railroad companies to remediate or remove blighted or abandoned railroad lines and associated structures

HB 714 requires railroad companies operating in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, to remove or fix blighted or abandoned railroad crossings and associated structures within one year of the law's effective date or after a local authority declares them blighted. It also mandates that owners maintain underpasses by regularly painting and removing rust to prevent deterioration. The bill specifically targets railroad infrastructure in Caddo Parish, applying to both existing abandoned crossings and any that are later deemed blighted by local officials. It does not apply statewide or to other types of rail infrastructure.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates railroad companies to maintain/remediate blighted infrastructure, enhancing safety and preventing deterioration of transportation infrastructure in Caddo Parish.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail

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