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Comment: Hello – I live in University Gardens and I am opposed to this expansion. If, however, widening I-10 at Perkins is inevitable, then please make plans to creatively develop […]

Comment: The project as proposed will do very little to alleviate the daily congestion currently being experienced. The real problem is associated with the lack of sufficient vehicle capacity of […]

Comment: Widening I‐10 without addressing the capacity of the Mississippi River Bridge will be a fruitless, expensive boondoggle. Referencing the I‐10 Open House PowerPoint presentation, August 2018: “Increasing capacity of […]

Comment: Until you get more lanes OVER the bridge you will not be able to alleviate traffic woes, all else is window dressing. More lanes to the bridge could worsen […]

Comment: More pedestrian access under I-10 and around Perkins Road Overpass during and after construction., Response: Pedestrian safety and access both during and after construction are part of the design […]

Comment: Okay. So one of the questions that I had for Perry outside is regarding the Perkins Road overpass. I have the building that is under the overpass, right adjacent […]

Comment: My name is Clark Gernon. I live at 2357 Horace Street in Poets Corner Neighborhood. I’m also a principal at Remson, Haley, Herpin Architects here in Baton Rouge and […]

Comment: 14. What is actions are being taken to ensure customers can still access the businesses in the Perkins Rd. area? Response: DOTD will maintain access to residences and businesses […]

Comment: The main detrimental effect of widening is to the Perkins Rd area. Prolonged construction can have a serious effect on businesses in close proximity. This is a thriving area […]

Comment: Access to Perkins Road Overpass area businesses shall be maintained at all times. Construction traffic shall not go down residential streets south of Perkins Road unless absolutely necessary. Environmental […]

Comment: 14. What actions are being taken to ensure customers can still access the businesses in the Perkins Rd. area? Response: DOTD will maintain access to residences and businesses during […]

Comment: Perkins Road Overpass: the “opportunity areas” need to be improvements that benefit people and residents of the area. Do not sell off these areas to the highest bidding developer […]

Comment: Maintain character of Perkins Road Overpass. Create sense of place. Response: Thank you for your comments.

Comment: I went to the open house last week and am very concerned about not widening the bridge. I realize it is going to be a major undertaking but that’s […]