MOVEBR Breaks Ground on Major Nicholson Drive Improvements

MOVEBR leaders joined the City-Parish of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Louisiana State University, Council members Gaudet, Coleman and Racca, design consultants Forte & Tablada, the MOVEBR Program Management Team and community stakeholders yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the MOVEBR Nicholson Drive Segment 1 (Brightside Drive to Gourrier Avenue) New Infrastructure Project. This ceremony officially marked the start of construction on a transformational investment that will improve safety, mobility and connectivity along one of Baton Rouge's busiest transportation corridors. 

Nicholson Drive serves thousands of motorists each day, including residents, commuters and business travelers, as well as university students, staff and visitors. Once complete, the project will improve traffic operations, increase safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, and enhance access throughout the area while helping reduce the congestion that has historically affected the corridor during major events.

Click the buttons below to view the project page and photos from the groundbreaking ceremony.