Louisiana HR 40: HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study and take measures on the benefits of connecting West 10th Street in Reserve, Louisiana, to Interstate 10 to relieve traffic congestion

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2025 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 40
BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study and take
measures on the benefits of connecting West 10th Street in Reserve, Louisiana, to
Interstate 10 to relieve traffic congestion.
WHEREAS, many prominent commercial businesses and industries are located on
or near West 10th Street in Reserve, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, West 10th Street is home to major transportation hubs including the
Port of South Louisiana which is one of the largest tonnage ports in the United States and
the Illinois Central Railroad which is a significant railroad infrastructure that facilitates the
movement of goods and passengers; and
WHEREAS, major commercial businesses such as Baumer Foods, Inc., Marathon
Petroleum Corporation, Nalco Chemical, ADM Growmark, NATCO Food Service, DPC
Enterprises, and Total Supply Company frequently use West 10th Street for their operations;
and
WHEREAS, several other local businesses that are situated at or near West 10th
Street are frequently visited by both residents and customers who regularly make use of
West 10th Street; and
WHEREAS, West 10th Street intersects with United States Highway 61 in Reserve,
Louisiana, which is a busy highway that connects various communities in the River Parishes
and facilitates access to businesses, residential areas, and industries in those regions; and
WHEREAS, travelers on West 10th Street are compelled to use United States
Highway 61 and Louisiana Highway 44 to access Interstate 10 as there are no other efficient
routes available; and
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HR NO. 40 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, connecting West 10th Street to Interstate 10 could help reduce traffic
congestion and improve accessibility in that area, making it easier for local residents,
businesses, and commuters traveling to and from Reserve, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, direct access from West 10th Street to Interstate 10 could benefit the
local economy by boosting sales and business opportunities for local businesses and
commercial establishments through increased traffic and visibility; and
WHEREAS, a direct connection to Interstate 10 could also reduce freight congestion
on United States Highway 61 and Louisiana Highway 44 in Reserve, Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Department of Transportation and
Development to study and take measures on the benefits of connecting West 10th Street in
Reserve, Louisiana, to Interstate 10 to relieve traffic congestion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation and
Development shall submit a report detailing its findings to the House Committee on
Transportation, Highways and Public Works by November 1, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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