Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Page


 

Project Description: This project will be the area's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line and will serve as the central route of the region's transit system connecting North Baton Rouge, downtown, and the LSU campus by providing high-quality, high-frequency, and high-capacity transit service. Project goals are to address transportation needs of residents and workers, support neighborhood revitalization and economic development, and enhance multimodal connections by integrating BRT with existing and future transit network, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian network. This project has incorporated the project limits and scope of the Florida Blvd. Segment 1 (I110 - N22nd) and Plank Rd. (N22nd - US61) Segment 1 Corridor Enhancement Projects listed under MOVEBR.

Council Districts: 5, 7, 10

Project Type: Improve Existing Corridors

Current Phase: Construction Procurement

Design Consultant: HNTB (BRT)

Project Manager: Scott Hoffeld

Proposition Budget: $15M (incl. portions of Florida Blvd. Seg 1 & Plank Rd. Seg 1 MOVEBR projects); Overall Project budget is $53.7M with $38.7M being funded through partnership with LADOTD, CATS, and US DOT BUILD Grant.

Estimated Letting Date: October 2024

Project Updates

Date Status
10/2024 Project Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on 9/18/24. Construction is currently underway.
09/2024 Project Ground Breaking Ceremony was held on 9/18/24. Contractor will begin construction on 10/1/24.
08/2024 Low bid Contractor awarded, awaiting contract execution and Construction NTP.
06/2024 As of 06/19/24 - Construction bids were received, reviewed and contract award is pending.
05/2024 Construction bids were received, reviewed and contract award is pending.
04/2024 The project is advertised for construction. Bids will be opened 30 April 2024, subject to any addendums.
03/2024 The project is advertised for construction. Bids will be opened 9 April 2024, subject to any addendums.
02/2024 Final plans are submitted by the design consultant. Construction Advertisement package being prepared. Required ROW acquisitions and utility coordination is underway.
01/2024 Final plans are nearly complete by the design consultant. Required ROW acquisitions and utility coordination is underway.
11/2023 Final plans are being developed by the consultant.
03/2023 The Design Consultant has submitted its 98% final design plans for roadway, and has completed 100% final design plans for the North Transfer Center. Right-of-way mapping is underway.
05/2021 The Design Consultant is preparing the design study and performing topographic survey field work. A public meeting will be held at the conclusion of the design study phase. 
03/2021 The Design Consultant is preparing the design study. A public meeting will be held before the conclusion of the design study phase.

Documents

Plank Road Groundbreaking (9/18/24)

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