This 1980s group of sewer mains is a constant maintenance headache (multiple sinkholes and overflows), as well as the source of many wet-weather overflows. It is actually five miles of three interconnected 40" mains. The work would be done near the intersection of Kingston Road and Williamson Way, as well as northeast towards Fluornoy-Lucas and Bert Kouns.
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There are significant collector streets which need panel replacement.
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Local Match for State/Federal Funds (mostly panel replacement) – These streets are eligible for 80% funding through the State, but the City does not currently have the matching funds which will be needed when the projects emerge from the State/Federal review process ($1,940,000 local match from bond funds).
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This area has concrete streets with almost no drainage. As a result, there is excess water in the streets even after light rain. This project would reconstruct the streets and ensure that proper drainage is installed. There has been some State Capital Outlay funding already received and this project is likely to receive more in the following years. However, additional funding is needed to ensure the whole area is covered.
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This project addresses the paved ditch deficiencies identified by the Corps of Engineers in a recent inspection.
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At the Committee’s public meetings, there were several requests from citizens for drainage improvements affecting their neighborhoods. This would allow them to be funded.
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The City received a $22 million raise grant in 2022 to make significant improvements along the Kings Highway medical corridor (I-49 to at least Mansfield Road). Bond money is being sought to allow the original scope to be constructed and to match (20%) any additional State and Federal money that might be received.
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This project includes updating and repairing four local bridges that need significant rehabilitation. These are the bridges at Gilbert and Fern over Bayou Pierre, South Lakeshore Drive over Bickham Bayou, Quail Ridge Boulevard over Gilmer Bayou, and Stoner Avenue going over Line Avenue.
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The Linwood Avenue bridge south of Texas Avenue has been closed for several years due to structural problems. The estimated cost of a full replacement is $40 million; however, a project has instead been developed that will allow for the rehabilitation of the current bridge, which will allow for it to be reopened with no weight limits.
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The City has funding to construct a traffic signal at this intersection. However, it needs funds to construct turn lanes and wider approaches to allow for more effective traffic flow.
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West Canal (Hollywood to W 70th) may be one of the worst concrete streets in the city. It was likely constructed in the 1950s and has numerous structural issues. This is an important road as it serves Sunset Acres Elementary School and is the main north-south street in the Sunset Acres area. Valleyview Drive (West Canal to Jewella) is the main street of the Garden Valley subdivision and has a concrete surface in need of major reconstruction.
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The lighting on I-20 in some places is as old as the interstate itself, which has led to significant failures of the wiring and circuits. The appearance of an interstate highway without proper lighting will soon be contrasted again I-20 in Bossier City, where an ongoing project is installing all new lighting. The total project cost for the five miles between I-49 and Pines Road is likely to approach $20 million. The City is seeking State Capital Outlay money to go along with what the bond issue provides.
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The City averages one or two request a year for traffic signals that actually meets the warrants to have a signal installed. This would fund two signals at current prices.
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Shreve Park is the City's most significant industrial park with land available for new businesses. However, access to it (especially near 70th street and the Inner Loop) is on roads which are narrow and deteriorating. This project would fund a new access to Bert Kouns. State Capital outlay funds are being requested for 2024. The total price is $10 million; the bond funds will provide local match.
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Many asphalt streets across every district Shreveport carry considerable traffic and are in need of full reconstruction. These include roads that are important access points for multiple schools or are heavily used travel routes.
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“Police are currently occupying a 50 year old building that was never designed for a police department and is in need of expansive repairs.”LEARN MORE
“The bond would provide funding to replace the aging fleet of front line response apparatus and would replace three aging fire stations that do not meet the needs of our firefighters”LEARN MORE
“The proposed projects are capital improvement projects that SPAR's operating budget cannot fund. Bond proceeds are really the only way to fund them.”LEARN MORE
"This project consists of design and construction for the replacement of deteriorated, or undersized water mains, or to improve quality."LEARN MORE
"This project funds roadway improvements in Shreveport including streets, traffic signals, sidewalks, bridges, and include the pavement condition index (PCI) rating."LEARN MORE
"Bus riders are always at risk of getting caught in the rain or dealing with blistering heat and freezing cold. A bus shelter makes a huge difference when you are waiting on a bus for 10-15 minutes or more."LEARN MORE
