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FOUND IT! An issue upon which there is unity
Posted on 11/25/22 at 7:50 am
Posted on 11/25/22 at 7:50 am
We’re so polarized. I think i have finally located an issue upon which there can be unity and peace.
Has ANYONE actually met anyone else who thinks it’s a is a good idea to narrow interstate 10 to one lane in Baton Rouge for a nonspecific period of time to “improve” things? In the history of stupid ideas - there is universal agreement that this is idiotic.
Honestly- if you think this is a good idea, you’re a moron. The only ppl who think this is a good idea work for the government and cannot be fired
Has ANYONE actually met anyone else who thinks it’s a is a good idea to narrow interstate 10 to one lane in Baton Rouge for a nonspecific period of time to “improve” things? In the history of stupid ideas - there is universal agreement that this is idiotic.
Honestly- if you think this is a good idea, you’re a moron. The only ppl who think this is a good idea work for the government and cannot be fired
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Posted on 11/25/22 at 7:53 am to Wednesday
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Has ANYONE actually met anyone else who thinks it’s a is a good idea to narrow interstate 10 to one lane in Baton Rouge for a nonspecific period of time to “improve” things? In the history of stupid ideas - there is universal agreement that this is idiotic.
This is going to snarl eastbound traffic all the way to Lafayette and westbound traffic all the way to Hammond on I-12 and Sorrento on I-10. This is one of the dumbest ideas ever conceived. However, my question is if we can give our beloved Ukraine billions upon billions of dollars to funnel back to American politicians, why can we build several bridges across the Mississippi and why did we build one between St. Francisville and New Roads where it clearly wasn't needed?
This post was edited on 11/25/22 at 7:56 am
Posted on 11/25/22 at 7:54 am to Wednesday
That won't happen, W; just too problematic as 10 is a major infrastructure route in the Southern US. Coast to coast.
It's all about the money. Always will be.
It's all about the money. Always will be.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 7:57 am to RCDfan1950
One lane in, two lanes out.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:06 am to Wednesday
They’re not doing that. The idea is that DOTD is trying to avoid doing the project now that the money has been dedicated. See, the money isn’t actually there. It’s been stolen, lost, and/or embezzeled, and they’re trying to avoid anyone noticing by turning public opinion against the project by introducing some unacceptable plan for how it will be built. That way, they can claim that public sentiment had turned against it and scrap it.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:06 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
I just don’t understand why we can’t build a fricking loop.
Not to mention why we just can’t close the useless arse Washington Street exit heading east into Baton Rouge.
If we ever needed more proof that Shawn Wilson is a moron - this episode leaves no doubt. He’s now denying that it will only be one lane.
People are literally running for office on platforms that oppose this moronic idea. The only ppl that piss me off more than the entire DOTD for suggesting this lunacy are the elected legislators who haven’t nuked this idiocy into orbit.
It makes me INSANE.
Not to mention why we just can’t close the useless arse Washington Street exit heading east into Baton Rouge.
If we ever needed more proof that Shawn Wilson is a moron - this episode leaves no doubt. He’s now denying that it will only be one lane.
People are literally running for office on platforms that oppose this moronic idea. The only ppl that piss me off more than the entire DOTD for suggesting this lunacy are the elected legislators who haven’t nuked this idiocy into orbit.
It makes me INSANE.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:08 am to kingbob
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kingbob
That's probably a pretty accurate assessment, as far as things go.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:12 am to mauser
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One lane in, two lanes out.
In the early 90's leading up to the '96 Olympics, Atlanta city leaders could not agree on the construction and logistics surrounding I-75 improvements. Eventually they said 'screw it' and ended up shaving 2 feet off of each existing lane, to be able to add another traffic lane. So if/when you feel nervous and claustrophobic driving into and out of Atlanta on I-75, now you know why.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:13 am to Wednesday
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I just don’t understand why we can’t build a fricking loop.
NIMBY, particularly Central.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:14 am to Wednesday
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I just don’t understand why we can’t build a fricking loop.
Because Louisiana politicians are the most incompetent and feckless people on earth.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:14 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
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NIMBY, particularly Central.
These dumbasses
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:16 am to Wednesday
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Has ANYONE actually met anyone else who thinks it’s a is a good idea to narrow interstate 10 to one lane in Baton Rouge for a nonspecific period of time to “improve” things? In the history of stupid ideas - there is universal agreement that this is idiotic.
They will probably screw up my Old Bridge daily commute route
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:22 am to Indefatigable
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Because Louisiana politicians are the most incompetent and feckless people on earth.
Now here is something we all can agree on!
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:23 am to Tchefuncte Tiger
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NIMBY, particularly Central.
It’s a lot more than Central. Politicians try to steer the bridge crossing to where they have land positioned to profit off of interchanges or to cater to wealthy donors, avoid wetlands areas expensive to mitigate, or avoid the ire of loud well-organized minority community leaders.
This process results in loop plans that are completely out of sync with traffic needs of the general population, and would cause more destruction to the communities than they would relieve traffic.
Once again, DOTD is happy to do this because they can justify their budget with bullshite “studies” re-examining issues while not having to do the actual work of building anything.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:26 am to Wednesday
There was a thread on the OT where they said they never even did the study on the affects. It was all made up.
I’m leaning towards what kingbob said about the money not being there.
We all know how irresistible it must have been just to let it sit there.
I’m leaning towards what kingbob said about the money not being there.
We all know how irresistible it must have been just to let it sit there.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:27 am to Wednesday
If anyone thinks widening i10 or building a southern bridge is going to alleviate traffic, they are an idiot.
All traffic is generated from trucks. About 85% of trucks that cross the Mississippi take I-12 to continue on to not New Orleans.
Build an expressway from I-10 to 190 west of Port Allen. Turn Airline Highway into an expressway from 110 to I-12. Problem solved.
All traffic is generated from trucks. About 85% of trucks that cross the Mississippi take I-12 to continue on to not New Orleans.
Build an expressway from I-10 to 190 west of Port Allen. Turn Airline Highway into an expressway from 110 to I-12. Problem solved.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:27 am to kingbob
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It’s a lot more than Central. Politicians try to steer the bridge crossing to where they have land positioned to profit off of interchanges or to cater to wealthy donors, avoid wetlands areas expensive to mitigate, or avoid the ire of loud well-organized minority community leaders.
EWE did exactly this when they built I-49.
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:32 am to MintBerry Crunch
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All traffic is generated from trucks. About 85% of trucks that cross the Mississippi take I-12 to continue on to not New Orleans.
Agree with this wholeheartedly. We don’t have commuter traffic - it’s 18W traffic
the only thing that solves the problem is a loop. I10 needs to exit at Sorrento and return somewhere beyond Port Allen.
Plus we need to close the useless Washington Street exit.
And Shawn Wilson needs to stop downvoting suggestions bc he spent the money on some design and build contractor who formulated no plan.
During my rage Google just now I learned that this dumbass is weighing a Governor run. WTF
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:35 am to Wednesday
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Has ANYONE actually met anyone else who thinks it’s a is a good idea to narrow interstate 10 to one lane in Baton Rouge for a nonspecific period of time to “improve” things?
Only because there isn’t a viable alternative that allows the full replacement of the foundation of the current highway.
And “improve” things is a big deal. You are discounting that but it’s very important - that stretch of highway sucks. The alignment, the lighting, the lack of lanes….. It has to be fixed.
The sad fact is that Baton Rouge needs to widen I-10, build a new river crossing, and somehow build a northern bypass. It needs all three of those.
This post was edited on 11/25/22 at 8:39 am
Posted on 11/25/22 at 8:36 am to MintBerry Crunch
Outstanding idea! 
Such common-sense creativity and efficiency assures that you will never the running the show.
Such common-sense creativity and efficiency assures that you will never the running the show. 
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