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Posted on 4/8/22 at 1:51 pm to armsdealer
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The loop should go around the populated areas... not right through them.
Doesn't matter to me. Just build it.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 1:52 pm to armsdealer
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The loop should go around the populated areas... not right through them.
Louisiana can extend the northern loop east on their own. This uses existing infrastructure to expedite construction and for Amazon's maximum benefit.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 1:55 pm to The Boat
This map you posted would be awesome. Even if Airline isn't fully a freeway. Just widen the damn thing, fix the clover leaf at I-12, build overpasses over the railroad tracks, and try to eliminate some of those lights and speed traffic up. Then connect the whole thing to I-10 on the west side via a new limited access highway between US190 in WBR to the interstate somewhere west of LA415.
Why does Evangeline Street need a light? Why can't we do an overpass over Gwendale with a new interchange at I-12 (same can be said for Windbourne)? The entire stretch of Airline north of I-12 should be about the same scale as Causeway Blvd north of I-10 in Metarie.
The above would be a MASSIVE benefit for the whole region along with the I-10 widening in the city.
Then we get the new bridge built south with some decent highway infrastructure to connect it to I-10, beef up LA30, and build Amite river crossings at Harrell's Ferry and Hooper Road..........and I legit think most of Baton Rouge's major traffic problems would be mitigated unless the region out-paces all growth projections over the next 30 years.
Why does Evangeline Street need a light? Why can't we do an overpass over Gwendale with a new interchange at I-12 (same can be said for Windbourne)? The entire stretch of Airline north of I-12 should be about the same scale as Causeway Blvd north of I-10 in Metarie.
The above would be a MASSIVE benefit for the whole region along with the I-10 widening in the city.
Then we get the new bridge built south with some decent highway infrastructure to connect it to I-10, beef up LA30, and build Amite river crossings at Harrell's Ferry and Hooper Road..........and I legit think most of Baton Rouge's major traffic problems would be mitigated unless the region out-paces all growth projections over the next 30 years.
This post was edited on 4/8/22 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:14 pm to frequent flyer
Looks just like the one they put up a few miles from me and no doubt, they threw that thing up in a hurry.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:15 pm to goofball
That improved airline would be an awesome way to get out of BR on a trip to the northern parts of Louisiana. Old Bridge to 190 to I-49
Or up to I-110 and 61 towards Monroe
Or up to I-110 and 61 towards Monroe
This post was edited on 4/8/22 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:28 pm to goofball
Didn't someone propose something like this a few years ago and DOTD shot it down? I think it was called the BUMP plan or something.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:36 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Amazing what happens when locals aren't involved in the building process...
Amazing what happens when the Public Works Act isn't an issue and open bids aren't necessary. Contractors working for the state have very little incentive to finish in time because they are granted so many excusable delays they finish "on time" regardless.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:43 pm to LegendInMyMind
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Meh. It doesn't mean shite. There's one in my general area and delivery times are longer than ever. It seems the more infrastructure Amazon gets, the worse they actually become.
This got ten downvotes with no posts refuting it.
Just to check I went to Amazon and clicked on random items from their "Recommended Deals for You". All of it was sold and fulfilled by Amazon. Nothing was within what used to be the Prime delivery window, much less Next Day or Same day. The average was five days with four being the minimum and seven the maximum.
There is an Amazon distribution facility near me. It has been up and running for months now. Nothing in regards to delivery times has changed, it has only gotten worse.
The last few things I've bought via mail I decided to buy direct from the manufacturer or distributor. Every one of them, even with shipping cost, was comparable to Amazon in price. Every one of them had a quicker shipping time than the same product listed on Amazon.
Amazon ain't what it used to be, and it isn't even close. The supply chain excuse is old and tired.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:49 pm to goofball
Here's a better map. Build a loop but then put an X in it so you can skip the loop.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 2:59 pm to dewster
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That place is massive.
Especially considering those tiny loading bays along the bottom are for 18 wheelers lol
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:02 pm to NoBoDawg
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Meh….they quickly building one comparable in size in Shreveport too.
Shreveport is 650,000 sq ft
Baton Rouge is 3.8 million sq ft
https://www.cmswire.com/collaboration-productivity/amazon-announces-first-robotic-fulfillment-center/
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:10 pm to frequent flyer
Though highly unlikely, think about how bad of an eyesore that would be if Amazon got busted up one day and it sat empty and unmaintained.
Hopefully they’re too big to fail.
Hopefully they’re too big to fail.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:12 pm to frequent flyer
That back left corner is reserved for my wife's crap.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:22 pm to NoBoDawg
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Meh….they quickly building one comparable in size in Shreveport too.
The Baton Rouge DC is 6 times larger.
So no. Not comparable at all.
This post was edited on 4/8/22 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:23 pm to frequent flyer
$500 says its non-union labor.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:29 pm to bnmathm
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They're going to employ about 300 people per shift. For a building that size, this is miniscule. It's mostly fully automated.
They will employ up to 3,000 between all shifts, and have expanded the design for their their employee parking to about 2,000 spaces. If they don’t employ at least 1,000 by 2024, they lose a property tax break.
300 is completely inaccurate. The little Amazon DC on Siegen probably employs more than that.
This post was edited on 4/8/22 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:35 pm to frequent flyer
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90' tall
I find that hard to believe.
I did work on the one in port Allen. Looks close to the same height.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 3:38 pm to thermal9221
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I find that hard to believe.
I did work on the one in port Allen. Looks close to the same height.
The one at Cortana is 7 levels and is about 20 times larger than the one in Port Allen.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 4:11 pm to frequent flyer
Imagine if Amazon had to endure an LA bid process with construction managed top-to-botton by LA? Sears would still be standing.
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