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LA HR340
Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tehmi Chassion
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of installing pedestrian crosswalks, an overpass, flashing warning signals, and more visible road surface markings on LA-182 from I-10 and I-49 to the intersection of East Pinhook Road in Lafayette Parish
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LA-182 is a major corridor with approximately 70,000 drivers per day, significant pedestrian traffic from nearby hotels, businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers, but currently lacks crosswalks, flashing warning signals, or visible road markings near I-49 and I-10
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Lafayette experienced a 168% increase in fatal or serious injury accidents from 2019 to 2023, with substantial pedestrian and bike-rider deaths reported on LA-182
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A DOTD rehabilitation project that began in January 2025 on LA-182 does not include pedestrian safety improvements
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DOTD must submit a written report with its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of installing more safety measures and implementing new infrastructure on certain portions of Louisiana Highway 182
TRANSPORTATION
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025