MOVEBR celebrates opening of new Ben Hur Intersection
Baton Rouge, La – November 29, 2023 – Today Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program celebrated the opening of Ben Hur Intersection at Nicholson Drive.
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A Message from Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
MOVEBR Will Move 38 More Projects into Construction in the Next 12 Months
As we move into the fourth quarter of 2023, the MOVEBR program is gearing up for our biggest year yet. With 14 projects completed, 18 currently in construction and 95 in pre-construction, we expect to move 38 more projects into construction in the next 12 months.
Despite the ongoing challenges of supply chain delays and manpower shortages that began with the COVID pandemic, the MOVEBR program team made great progress on bringing over 130 separate projects to construction and ultimately, to completion. Additionally, we have prioritized key projects to reduce the impacts of the planned interstate lane closures on local traffic. One result of this effort is that our signalization projects will be completed on schedule in early 2024, well in advance of potential lane closures.
We are also expediting a key phase of the College Drive Corridor Enhancement Project which will help keep traffic moving on this important corridor during I-10 construction. To supplement our MOVEBR program local funding, over $100 million in additional state and federal money has been secured.
Because of the positive impact on our local small business community, we also completed the Call for Projects ahead of schedule and 29 new community enhancement projects were selected in consultation with Metro Council members. These projects were evaluated by our program management team and approved to move forward this year. A number of these smaller projects have already moved into construction.
The MOVEBR program is working with our state and federal partners to maximize funding, coordinate construction and get Baton Rouge moving.
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Meet the Small Businesses
The MOVEBR program has invited small minority-, woman- and veteran-owned companies to record a brief introductory video message about their companies. The videos are posted in the Small Business Video Library.
MOVEBR Project Pages
Project specific pages have been added to the MOVEBR Project List. The new project specific pages provide project-level updates and an opportunity for the public to submit comments regarding each project. The project specific pages were created to provide the public as much information as possible on each project.
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Project Prioritization
The prioritization of more than 50 MOVEBR projects has been released, along with the locations where traffic signal synchronization and sidewalk construction projects are currently underway.
More about PrioritizationDoing Business with MOVEBR.
As the MOVEBR program implements transportation and infrastructure improvements across East Baton Rouge Parish, a wide variety of opportunities will occur for businesses to participate in the process. Learn more about doing business with MOVEBR: Pre-Construction, Construction, Small Business Outreach and Professional Services.
To promote a vibrant economy and strong small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish, the Small Business Outreach (SBO) Initiative has been established as a critical component of MOVEBR. It seeks to empower small-, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned companies. Learn more about our SBO Program and sign up to receive updates from our Small Business Outreach Team here. Meet some of these small businesses here.
Have questions?
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The MOVEBR Transportation and Infrastructure Improvements Program is the most significant transportation infrastructure investment in East Baton Rouge Parish history. The 1/2 cent sales tax proposition was approved by the voters of East Baton Rouge Parish on December 8, 2018. The tax became effective on April 1, 2019 and will continue for 30 years until March 31, 2049. Proceeds of the tax can only be spent on the approved list of projects.
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The funding for MOVEBR comes from the collection of ½ cent sales tax (excluding food and drugs) which is to be collected over a period of 30 years.
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The MOVEBR Project List outlines all projects approved by voters and their locations, along with links to project specific pages that provide project-level updates.
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City-Parish officials and MOVEBR program managers have completed the process of prioritizing the 70 projects involved in the $1 billion road improvement program. The prioritized project list was released on October 30, 2019. View a recap of the October 30, 2019 MOVEBR Prioritization Press Conference here.
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Yes, you can receive notifications for specific projects by joining our mailing list on the Contact Us page and signing up for notifications. As project updates are made available, you will receive notifications via email. You can also follow @movebrla at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Yes. The MOVEBR program has a Small Business Outreach (SBO) effort designed specifically to work with small businesses who wish to engage in contracting with the program. The SBO team can be reached through the Small Business Contact Form.
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On the MOVEBR website you can visit our mailing list page where you can sign up for newsletters and/or other notifications listed, or you can visit the Contact Us page to submit a question or comment and someone will get back in touch with you a timely manner.
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Please contact Mark Armstrong, the Mayor’s Chief Communications Officer, maarmstrong@brla.gov.
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The MOVEBR website will be updated with status information on each project, from planning, to design, to construction and completion, and will serve as a main reference point. For notifications of project updates, stakeholders can sign up on the website’s Contact Us page.
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The New Capacity and Corridor Enhancement projects are limited to those projects identified in the tax referendum. However, future parish-wide community enhancement projects will be added to the list based on a call for projects by the City-Parish.
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Comments and concerns can be provided on the Contact Us page of the website.
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A list of companies that have been awarded contracts can be found on the Direct Appointments, Pre-Construction, and Construction Pages for their respective services.
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The current status of a project can be found on its specific project page. A list of all project pages can be found on the Project List.
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Roundabouts represent a potential solution for intersections with many conflict points. Though not appropriate for all situations, roundabouts reduce vehicle movements across traffic. Read more about Roundabouts here.
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Access management is a set of techniques to control access to highways, major arterials, and other roadways. Some access management techniques include J-Turns, Pavement Widening at U-Turns, Bulb-Outs, Medians and Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). Read more about Access Management here.