Significant Progress Seen on Three MOVEBR Capacity Projects

MOVEBR is proud to announce pivotal milestones were reached on three Capacity roadway projects during the first quarter of 2026: the Jones Creek Road Extension Project, the Perkins Road Project and the Pecue Lane Project.  Mayor-President Sid Edwards was joined by the Program Management Team and several local elected officials at celebratory ceremonies held for each of these projects, highlighting the benefits to come from this exciting progress. 

Several project highlights were communicated to attendees at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Jones Creek Road and Perkins Road projects.

Jones Creek Road Extension Project

The Jones Creek Extension Project is a greenfield project, meaning a new road will be constructed to extend Jones Creek Road from Tiger Bend to Airline Highway, adding a new north–south connector in this area to improve mobility.  

It provides an alternative to existing routes like Antioch and Jefferson and creates additional capacity within the area. The proposed improvements include: 

• New four-lane roadway with a raised median 
• 10-ft shared-use path on each side 
• Roundabout where Jefferson meets the Jones Creek Extension 
• Bridge over Claycut Bayou  
• Connection to Profit Avenue within the Old Jefferson Subdivision
• Installation of a comprehensive subsurface drainage system including curb and gutter design 

The goal of the project is to increase vehicular throughput and provide pedestrian access in the area. The project was designed by Waggoner and clearing and grubbing operations began in January. During this phase of the project, local contractor, Boone Services, will remove trees and clear the ground so that appropriate grades can be set and the ground compacted for preparation of construction of the roadway itself. Drainage and sewer work will also be conducted during this time. The overall estimated project cost is $92M.

Perkins Road Capacity Project

The Perkins Road (Pecue-Siegen) Project is a capacity project that originated under the Green Light Plan and was adopted into the MOVEBR Program.  This section of Perkins is currently a two-lane roadway with open ditches from Siegen to Pecue Lane. The project includes: 

• Adding two additional 11-ft travel lanes
• Shared-use paths on both sides of the roadway 
• Intersection upgrades at Siegen and Pecue, including an additional left turn lane at the Perkins Road/Pecue Lane intersection 
• Roadway median 
• Three pedestrian hybrid beacons with a pedestrian refuge 
• Green infrastructure components 
• Drainage reconfiguration from open ditches to a subsurface system

You can read more about this project here.

To increase capacity and facilitate a smooth flow of travel, access management was essential in the design of this project. Access management features include reducing the number of left turns, providing J-turns where left turns are permitted along with bulb-outs for U-turns. These changes will help reduce traffic congestion, improve roadway capacity, and allow for road users and emergency vehicles from the St. George Fire Station #6 to move more efficiently and safely through the area during peak travel times.

The project was designed by Stantec and the contractor, Triumph Construction, LLC. mobilized for clearing and grubbing operations at the beginning of February. During this time the contractor will remove surface and land vegetation and obstacles where future construction or utility relocations are to take place. The estimated overall project cost is $40M.

Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange Project

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of the Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange project, hosted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The event marked the completion of this major infrastructure project designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity in south Baton Rouge. Originally approved by voters in 2005 as part of the Green Light Plan, later transferred to MOVEBR, the project evolved from a 1.3-mile, two-lane roadway widening into a comprehensive corridor and interchange project along one of the region’s busiest transportation routes. The completed project includes:

• A new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at I-10
• Widening Pecue Lane from two lanes to four and six lanes
• Construction of new multi-lane bridges over I-10 and Ward Creek
• New on-and-off ramps connecting Pecue Lane to I-10
• Reconstruction of the Kansas City Southern railroad crossing
• Construction of the Reiger Road extension connecting Industriplex to Pecue Lane

You can read more about this project here.

The diverging diamond interchange, DDI for short, was selected to maximize traffic benefits while minimizing right-of-way impacts, avoiding nearby wetlands and reducing the need to relocate major transmission lines. It’s designed to improve traffic flow and safety by shifting traffic to the left side of the roadway, allowing drivers to access I-10 without crossing opposing traffic which reduces crash-prone conflict points. This project marks Louisiana’s second DDI, following the interchange at Loyola Drive and I-10 in Kenner, to be constructed in the State of Louisiana.

Check out our past events page to view photos for each event here.