Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his support for construction and infrastructure projects in north Louisiana, including several in Bossier Parish, that his administration is recommending for funding at the upcoming meeting of the State Bond Commission.
Local projects recommended to the State Bond Commission include:
- $1.3 million in Priority 2 funding for Jimmie Davis Bridge Rehabilitation, Planning and Construction in Bossier and Caddo Parishes with an additional $9.2 million in future Priority 5 funding for a total investment of $10.5 million;
- $390,000 in Priority 2 funding for Hwy. 71 Street Lighting Project from LA 3032 (Westgate Drive) to LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy), Planning and Construction in Bossier City with an additional $390,000 in future Priority 5 funding for a total investment of $780,000;
- $160,000 in Priority 2 funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement in Plain Dealing, Planning and Construction in Bossier Parish with an additional $160,000 in future Priority 5 funding for a total investment of $320,000;
- $225,000 in future Priority 5 funding for Cotton Valley Road Reconstruction, Planning and Construction in Bossier Parish
