I was notified by a land man that an industrial pipeline will have to be relocated due to the I-10 improvements. Does anyone know if the State of Louisiana will cover the expenses of the pipeline company to relocate the pipeline such as a new servitude agreement and construction costs?

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Posted by ragincajun03

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 5/3/25 at 9:18 am to CharleyLake

There's some pipeline operators having to lower their pipelines crossing the MIssissippi River in the SE part of the state due to an Army Corps dredging project. This requires a redrill to run the pipe deeper below the current river bed. My understanding is that the Feds or State may be picking up some of the cost for the relocation.

I'm sure that's always a risk that's stated in any easement taken through Federal or State lands that are also key to transportation and waterways, or part of the Army Corps permit to bore a navigable waterway with some sort of infrastructure.

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Posted by CharleyLake

Member since Oct 2006

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Posted on 5/3/25 at 11:12 am to ragincajun03

Thank you for the reply. I did read about an issue with Gulf South Pipeline Company and a landowner regarding that dredging project.

Makes sense that the pipeline company would have to assume some liability in that particular situation. Upon my understanding LADOTD has required them to relocate the pipeline because a large column (bridge support) has been engineered to be placed directly above their existing underground pipe.

The man that called me was only seeking survey permission and I gave him a contact number. I did not think to ask any questions at the time other than if he was aware of any other pipelines that could be impacted.

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