Airline Hwy, South (Parish Line - Bluebonnet) Project Page

Project Description: The proposed project is to add an additional lane in each direction for the length of the corridor. Depending on the land use, geometry and right of way available, either shoulder or curb and gutter will be provided.

Council District: 8, 9, 11

Project Type: New Capacity

Current Phase: Design Study

Design Consultant: Stantec

Project Manager: Zach Schmidt

Proposition Budget: $51,000,000

Estimated Letting Date: 2031

Project Updates

Date Status
03/2025 The project is on-hold as the LA DOTD and the City Parish work to develop a plan for full future buildout.
01/2025 The project team is working on the traffic study for the project in coordination with DOTD and the City-Parish traffic engineering department.
08/2024 The project is on-hold as the LA DOTD and the City Parish work to develop a plan for full future buildout.
02/2024 The MOVEBR Airline South project is currently in the preliminary design phase, primarily focused on conducting a comprehensive traffic study and identifying Tier 1 alternatives. Significant progress has been made in gathering data on traffic patterns and congestion points along the corridor. Stakeholder engagement remains a priority, with regular meetings with LADOTD throughout the decision-making process. Next steps include refining alternatives based on technical feasibility and environmental considerations, with a focus on maintaining project timelines.
11/2023 Project is in the preliminary design phase. The consultant is preparing the traffic study and preliminary alternatives have been identified. These will be evaluated and refined to final alternatives. The MOVEBR program team and consultant team are working closely with the LADOTD on this work.
09/2023 Project is in the preliminary design phase. The consultant is preparing the traffic study and working on identifying preliminary alternatives. Once the preliminary alternatives are identified, these will be evaluated and refined to final alternatives. The MOVEBR program team and consultant team are working closely with the LADOTD on this work.
07/2023 Project is in the preliminary design phase. The consultant is preparing the traffic study and working on identifying preliminary alternatives. Once the preliminary alternatives are identified, these will be evaluated and refined to final alternatives.
01/2023 The design consultant is developing the traffic analysis for the project. This analysis will be used to determine what type of facility and improvements may be needed within the corridor.
06/2022 Survey of the corridor has begun. Consultant is working on the traffic analysis and report.
04/2021 Scope and fee negotiations are underway with the design consultant.
02/2021 Contracting with Stantec is underway.
11/2020 An Engineering Design Consultant was selected. Scoping and negotiations are underway for the design study and environmental activities.

 

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