Louisiana

[brownpelican]

The (Shreveport) Times reports that LaDOTD is expected to open bids next month for the construction of I-49 between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and La. 1. Construction is expected to begin January 2013, with the final leg from MLK to I-220 beginning in 2014.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20121120/NEWS01/211200322/Work-next-segment-Interstate-49-north-start-2013?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|&gcheck=1&nclick_check=1

[apjung]

The train trestle crossing over I-10 in New Orleans will be repainted and the BGSes on the trestle replaced in time for the Super Bowl. The last time it was repainted was just before the 1988 Republican National Convention.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/interstate_10_train_trestle_to.html

[Alex]

The train trestle crossing over I-10 in New Orleans will be repainted and the BGSes on the trestle replaced in time for the Super Bowl. The last time it was repainted was just before the 1988 Republican National Convention.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/interstate_10_train_trestle_to.html

You would think they would show a more recent photo of the bridge in the article...

The bridge definitely needs the paint job. Cannot say I am excited at the prospect of more Clearview along Interstate 10 given how the signs were designed for the I-10/610 split.

April 2012 photos of the bridge:
Eastbound | Westbound

[lamsalfl]

That's a lot better than in Baton Rouge where they use Clearview numbers on interstate shields.  I'm not against clearview, just not on shields.

[Urban Prairie Schooner]

The train trestle crossing over I-10 in New Orleans will be repainted and the BGSes on the trestle replaced in time for the Super Bowl. The last time it was repainted was just before the 1988 Republican National Convention.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/interstate_10_train_trestle_to.html

You would think they would show a more recent photo of the bridge in the article...

The bridge definitely needs the paint job. Cannot say I am excited at the prospect of more Clearview along Interstate 10 given how the signs were designed for the I-10/610 split.

April 2012 photos of the bridge:
Eastbound | Westbound

As of last weekend the "Airport" sign on WB 10 is missing.

[mcdonaat]

That's a lot better than in Baton Rouge where they use Clearview numbers on interstate shields.  I'm not against clearview, just not on shields.

Strangely enough, 110's exit sign for Florida Blvd (I believe it is Exit 1C) has Clearview font with FHWA shields.

I find Clearview much more legible than button copy though

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

The train trestle crossing over I-10 in New Orleans will be repainted and the BGSes on the trestle replaced in time for the Super Bowl. The last time it was repainted was just before the 1988 Republican National Convention.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/interstate_10_train_trestle_to.html

You would think they would show a more recent photo of the bridge in the article...

The bridge definitely needs the paint job. Cannot say I am excited at the prospect of more Clearview along Interstate 10 given how the signs were designed for the I-10/610 split.

April 2012 photos of the bridge:
Eastbound | Westbound

As of last weekend the "Airport" sign on WB 10 is missing.

I'm going to miss that Airport sign.

[mcdonaat]

The DOTD is looking to extend I-220 south into Barksdale, for easier access and to open up plenty of land for development.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20121130/NEWS01/211300322/Plans-continue-for-Barksdale-East-Gate/Interstate-220-project?source=nletter-news

[apjung]

Apparently DOTD haven't finished installing all the new milepost signs. I haven't driven East of Baton Rouge since last year.
http://www.katc.com/news/crews-to-install-mile-signs-on-i-10-and-i-49/

[brownpelican]

DOTD is now sending citations in the mail to Mississippi drivers who skip out on paying Crescent City Connection tolls.
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2012/12/citations_in_the_mail_for_cres.html

Also the state Legislative Auditor's office has found that the Louisiana Toll Authority - who runs the La. 1 toll bridge - has not been going after toll violators, missing out on hundreds of thousands in toll revenue.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/12/hundreds_of_thousands_of_la_1.html

[mcdonaat]

Noticed today that the city-parish was mowing along Highland Road, exposing the LA Hwy Commission ROW markers. Counted four different styles, and they're in really good condition. Keep in mind that Highland (where the mowing was, from LSU/Stanford to Kenilworth) is not a state highway, but a city road.

[pctech]

Wasn't that section of Highland road a state highway at one time? Before Burbank was completed?

Mark

[mcdonaat]

Wasn't that section of Highland road a state highway at one time? Before Burbank was completed?

Mark

At one point, yes. River Road was LA 30, Highland was LA 42 from Nicholson thru Nich Ext, and Highland through campus was 950-14.

The city ROW actually extends a foot back from the rear of the marker.

[Urban Prairie Schooner]

Looks like LA 639 has been sacrificed to keep the Edgard-Reserve ferry operating a bit longer:
http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/release.aspx?key=2157

[mcdonaat]

Looks like LA 639 has been sacrificed to keep the Edgard-Reserve ferry operating a bit longer:
http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/release.aspx?key=2157

So wait... does this mean the state can close unimportant state highways in exchange for keeping the ferries open?

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

Looks like LA 639 has been sacrificed to keep the Edgard-Reserve ferry operating a bit longer:
http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/release.aspx?key=2157

So wait... does this mean the state can close unimportant state highways in exchange for keeping the ferries open?

Yes. Because its Louisiana.

[mcdonaat]

Looks like LA 639 has been sacrificed to keep the Edgard-Reserve ferry operating a bit longer:
http://www.dotd.la.gov/pressreleases/release.aspx?key=2157

So wait... does this mean the state can close unimportant state highways in exchange for keeping the ferries open?

Yes. Because its Louisiana.

Whoa... that's probably why I drove along Washington Parish 61 last night, and came across a fully signed interchange with LA 424, complete with 1950's signage and arrows, and the shield for PR 61.

[NE2]

Am I looking in the wrong place? Why would LA 424 have an interchange?

[mcdonaat]

Am I looking in the wrong place? Why would LA 424 have an interchange?

LA 424, interchanging with what is shown on GMaps as LA 1070. By interchanging, I meant intersecting. It has guide signs, reassurance markers, and directional arrows.

http://goo.gl/maps/tTcHJ - PR 61 at LA 424
http://goo.gl/maps/uRQ4b - faded LA 424 reassurance marker

[NE2]

Ah. By a leg, I meant a tail.

[brownpelican]

Next month, DOTD will look at the feasibility of building an alternate route in the case La. 70 is compromised by the sinkhole near Bayou Corne.

http://theadvocate.com/home/4659202-125/sinkhole-prompts-road-study

[Alex]

From the Re: The Clearview thread,

Confirmed: the new signs put up on I-10 in New Orleans proper are in Clearview.

What signs were all replaced, just those at the aforementioned railroad overpass to be repainted, or more heading southeast to U.S. 90 Business?

[lamsalfl]

From the Re: The Clearview thread,

Confirmed: the new signs put up on I-10 in New Orleans proper are in Clearview.

What signs were all replaced, just those at the aforementioned railroad overpass to be repainted, or more heading southeast to U.S. 90 Business?

Just a few signs on the lakebound expressway (Tchoupitoulas, Camp, O'Keefe, and one of the signs for Earhart/Claiborne).  Nothing on the riverbound expressway.  Not sure what's going on by the railroad underpass other than the painting.   

[brownpelican]

The Poydras exit was also replaced.

I also spotted two new state-named I-310 signs on Airline Hwy. eastbound (south) right before the 310 interchange last Thursday.

[bassoon1986]

The Poydras exit was also replaced.

So the "exit 1/3 of a mile" sign is gone now??