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As we look forward to another year of progress and potential for East Baton Rouge Parish, my administration remains focused on our priorities—public safety, infrastructure, blight, neighborhood revitalization, youth development, and homelessness. Many of these are interconnected, and I have encouraged our MOVEBR program managers to move projects out quickly, identify all viable federal and state funding opportunities, and use innovation and technology to enhance projects for the future. We’re doing just that and completed 15 projects in 2025 while moving 20 more into construction. You can read the entire message here.
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| MOVEBR Installs First Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon to Make Crossing Busy Streets Safer |
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The MOVEBR Program continues to bring new technology to its signalization system with the activation of the first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) in the parish. Mayor-President Sid Edwards and EBR Metro Councilman Rowdy Gaudet joined other City-Parish officials for a ribbon-cutting and activation of the new pedestrian crossing on Bluebonnet Boulevard near the Bluebonnet Highlands neighborhood. You can read more about how these signals work here.
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Featured Project: Groundbreaking Held for
Groom Road Corridor Improvement |
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Baker Mayor Darnell Waites and District 2 Metro Council Member Anthony Kenney joined City-Parish officials to kick off construction on Phase 1 of the MOVEBR Groom Road Corridor Improvements project. Groom Road is a major roadway in Baker, providing access to schools, churches and businesses, and connecting Plank Road and Highway 19. You can read more about the Groom Road project here.
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Project Spotlight: McHugh Road
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Barriere Construction Co., contractor performing roadway construction for Phase A of the McHugh Rd project, is set to remobilize to complete roadway improvements within the northern section of McHugh Rd between Lower Zachary Rd. & the North side of the Comite Diversion bridge. The project is being coordinated with federal, state, and private stakeholders and is being completed in phases to better coordinate and align with other construction projects in the area. Learn more about this project here.
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Understanding the Roadway Construction Process for MOVEBR
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Approximately ten Capacity and Corridor Improvement projects are slated to began in-field operations or active construction operations in 2026; of these projects eight will include improvements to existing roadways while the others are greenfield projects, meaning a new roadway will be built where none previously existed. These projects, and many of those to come in following years, are located in key corridors and communities within the Parish, and stakeholders are sure to see more MOVEBR construction activity than in previous years. You can read more about the construction process here.
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MOVEBR Website Updated for Easier
Information Access |
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Using analytics to identify the most frequently visited information, the MOVEBR communications team has refreshed the homepage and other areas of the site to streamline content, give faster access to key navigation, and reduce scrolling. The homepage now features a cleaner look and includes video of traffic signals managing morning commuters on Florida Boulevard. You can read more about the recent website improvements here.
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| Connect with Us |
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Stay informed about the MOVEBR Program by visiting movebr.brla.gov or following @movebrla on Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram. Let us know if you have a question or need assistance on a MOVEBR project. Be sure to sign up to receive updates so you can follow progress on projects that affect your travel or learn how your business can participate in the MOVEBR Program. Connect with MOVEBR and help us build East Baton Rouge Parish for the future!
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