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Comment: Roadway and median trees and other green infrastructure are an essential priority for attractive roadways in Baton Rouge. Accordingly, funds must be included by LADOTD in its project budget […]

Comment: We are so fortunate to have a non-profit organization like Baton Rouge Green that promotes the conservation and planting of native trees in the greater Baton Rouge community. Baton […]

Comment: 1 I. What about the trees on Perkins and S. Acadian. Are they being removed and if so what is planned to replace them? Response: DOTD will be replacing […]

Comment: 5. Increase traffic thru our city leading to increased delays caused by accidents, etc., as well as increased use of public resources such as EMS/Fire/Police when these accidents occur. […]

Comment: PLEASE do everything possible to protect the trees along I-10 during the upcoming widening project. It has taken years for them to grow and they do so much to […]

Comment: Cannot imagine driving that route without seeing trees. Please replace them. Response: DOTD will be replacing trees in accordance with their Significant Tree policy and will replant where, possible […]

Comment: Please save as many mature trees as possible during the widening of 1-10 in BTR. Out of town friends praise BTR for the canopy of trees surrounding parts of […]

Comment: Please find a place to plant the trees on I-10 when construction is underway. Please replant the trees! Response: DOTD will be replacing trees in accordance with their Significant […]

Comment: 3. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES WILL INDEED ALLEVIATE CONGESTION BUT THEN YOU BUILD CONGESTION BACK IN WHEN YOU WIDEN THE INTERSTATE. THE TWO WORK AT CROSS PURPOSES. Response: Thank you for […]

Comment: 1) Our city’s roadside trees and green infrastructure and critical and significantly valuable to me. 2) DOTD must allocate adequate funds and budget for comprehensive management for our valuable […]

Comment: In an effort to recover the loss of ecological and environmental services that trees provide, all trees removed during the I-10 corridor improvement should be allowed for and replaced […]

Comment: It is inconceivable to me that DOTD would even consider REMOVING TREES that have been deliberately purchased, planted and nurtured as they mature!!! Our city’s roadside trees and green […]

Comment: 35. Will there be any changes on the ground local road network as a result of the Terrace Street exit? Response: While not part of this project, the new […]

Comment: 1. Make upgrades in West Baton Rouge as planned. 2. In Baton Rouge: a. Eliminate Washington Street Exit and extend new lane from bridge to Dalrymple Dr on Eastbound. […]