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re: What specific projects could alleviate traffic in Baton Rouge and New Orleans?

Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:18 pm to
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32121 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:18 pm to
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Close the Washington Street exit


The estimates are that it would cost $20 million to relocate it and continue the right hand I-10 lane for another 400 yards.

That's a fairly small project that has been ignored for 25 years....and it would have significant, immediate impact on traffic.
Posted by LakeViewLSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2009
17730 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:20 pm to
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The estimates are that it would cost $20 million to relocate it and continue the right hand I-10 lane for another 400 yards. That's a fairly small project that has been ignored for 25 years....and it would have significant, immediate impact on traffic.


Yes, and the Dalrymple exit is right after. Both are lightly trafficked and should be combined. It makes no sense to have both of them. Its like im taking crazy pills.
Posted by c on z
Zamunda
Member since Mar 2009
127476 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:22 pm to
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That's a fairly small project that has been ignored for 25 years....and it would have significant, immediate impact on traffic.



Honestly, how does it make that much of a difference with the Dalrymple exit nearby?
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32121 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:22 pm to
It seemed like they built the Bluebonnet Extension and connected it to Coursey....then within a year the entirely new road was clogged every day at rush hour.

Same with Burbank. It was a two lane road until about 5 years ago, and it almost seems like it needs to be widened again in some areas.

What few projects the area gets are a day late and a dollar short. By the time they get around to adding another lane to I-10 between College and the bridge, they'll need to add another lane.
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57472 posts
Posted on 5/10/17 at 2:42 pm to
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he estimates are that it would cost $20 million to relocate it
he didnt say relocate it. It should just be CLOSED. if you need to get off at washington coming from 110, get off at government and come down Eddie Robinson. Dont be afraid to drive through the hood, because if you are getting off at washington, you are going TO the hood.
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