College Dr Corridor Enhancement (Perkins Rd - Bawell St) Project Page

Project Description: This project is to provide access management, signalization, and capacity improvements along College Dr. This project will also improve access for pedestrians through signal improvements, sidewalk connections, and transit stop improvements. The MOVEBR Program will work with the selected consultants, LA State Department of Transportation (DOTD), business owners, public stakeholders, and local interest groups for this project.

Council District: 12

Project Type: Improve Existing Corridors

Current Phase: Design

Design Consultant: AECOM

Project Manager: Scott Hoffeld

Proposition Budget: $50,000,000

Estimated Letting Date: February 2025

Project Updates

Date Status
12/2024 The project has been broken into multiple phases. The design consultant is working on 100% design plans for Phase 1 (Backage Road) and is finalizing base ROW maps.
08/2024 As of 08/07/24 -- The project has been broken into multiple phases. The design consultant is working on 95% design plans for Phase 1 and is finalizing base ROW maps.
06/2024 As of 06/19/24 -- The project has been broken into multiple phases. The design consultant is working on 90% design plans for Phase 1 and is finalizing base ROW maps.
05/2024 The project has been broken into multiple phases. The design consultant is working on 90% design plans for Phase 1 and is finalizing base ROW maps.
01/2024 The project has been broken into multiple phases. The design consultant has completed 60% design plans for Phase 1 and is working on base ROW maps.
11/2023 The project has been broken into multiple phases. Final plans are being developed by the consultant for Phase 1.
08/2023 The Design Consultant is finalizing the design study. A public meeting for the project was held on July 18, 2023. Negotiations and contracting are underway with the Engineering Design Consultant to begin development of final plans.
07/2023 The Public Meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023 at 5:30-7:00 PM at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet (WHAM) School, 2000 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
05/2022 The Design Consultant is preparing the design study. A public meeting will be held before the conclusion of the design study phase.
10/2020 The Design Consultant is preparing the design study. A public meeting will be held before the conclusion of the design study phase.

 

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