WHAT IS GEAUX SOUTH?
The Geaux South program is a multi-billion multi-year construction initiative to convert approximately 160 miles of the current U.S. 90 corridor from Lafayette to New Orleans to Interstate 49.
WHY GEAUX SOUTH? SIGNIFICANCE?
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U.S. 90 is a major industrial corridor in Louisiana that will expand significantly with better highway access to residents, businesses, schools, and public services.
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Upgrading U.S. 90 to interstate status will help in meeting local access needs and establishing connectivity between I-49 and the local network, including U.S. 90.
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A reliable, efficient, safe highway network of sufficient capacity to sustain development will spur economic growth and will create more efficient movement of goods and services across our state.
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The completion of this project will improve the daily commute for workers by decreasing travel time and increasing safety by providing an unhindered flow of traffic.
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Once complete, the extension of I-49 will provide a direct access of Midwest industries to the ports of south Louisiana, a bypass around Baton Rouge for east-west traffic on I-10, and a connection between oil industry suppliers and manufacturers from New Orleans to Houston.
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Additionally, the completion of Geaux South will significantly enhance the interstate highway network at the state as well as national levels by serving as a seamless link from Louisiana ports to the Canadian border.
ACTIVE GEAUX SOUTH RELATED PROJECTS
For DOTD project environmental documents click here.