Phase II of the Constantin infrastructure project extends the roadway (formerly Dijon Avenue) from the newly constructed Midway Drive, near the Children’s Hospital, to Bluebonnet Boulevard at the site of the former Ralph & Kacoo’s restaurant, near Interstate 10.  At completion, the new four-lane roadway will provide additional connectivity from Essen Lane to Bluebonnet Boulevard with pedestrian and cyclist accommodation. You can read more about the Constantin Boulevard project here.

A decision has been made on the best alternative for the Highland Road and Pecue Lane intersection, and traffic signals and additional turn lanes will be built to improve safety and traffic operations at this busy location. While these plans are being developed, the City-Parish will install temporary lighting in the next 30-60 days to improve visibility and safety in the interim. You can read more about the Highland Road and Pecue Lane intersection here.

The Plank/Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit Project continues to make progress with ongoing work on Plank Road and Florida Boulevard. Pending approval by DOTD, in-ground bus pad work is anticipated to begin later this summer on Nicholson Drive. When complete, BRapid transit service will connect Plank Road to a new North Transit Center on Airline Highway and to Downtown and South Baton Rouge. You can read more about the Plank/Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit project here.

Work on the Hundred Oaks Avenue Sidewalks Project continues along with the installation of a new storm drain from Dawson Creek to Goldenrod to improve pedestrian access and drainage in the area. The Hundred Oaks project is building and repairing sidewalks on both sides of the street from Perkins Road to S. Acadian Thruway, giving residents a safer path for recreation, enhancing livability and improving access to commercial areas. The new storm drain will not only improve drainage but also close the open ditch and allow for a continuous sidewalk in that area. 

When voters approved the MOVEBR program, it included funds for smaller, future enhancement projects such as sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaping. The Hundred Oaks Sidewalks project was proposed by the former District 7 Metro Council member. You can review the plans here.

Understanding the lifecycle of a road infrastructure project can help inform stakeholders of what to expect during construction.  Each project goes through a series of phases with defined milestones, objectives, and approval intervals to reduce risks and delays and ensure the project is ready to be constructed.

The timeline from final design completion through construction completion depends on factors such as how much right of way must be acquired, conflicts with utilities, funding availability and project complexity. You can read an overview of the typical stages a MOVEBR project goes through, from planning to completion here.