I-10 Calcasieu River bridge replacement project receives funding

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced Dec. 29 that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $150 million in Mega Grant funding for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement project between Lake Charles and Westlake.

“Since coming to Congress, my office has worked with our local, state, and federal partners to build consensus and advance the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project,” said Higgins. “Completion of a new bridge is a critical infrastructure priority for the Louisiana delegation.”

Higgins and members of the Louisiana delegation sent a letter on May 31, urging approval of the State’s application for Mega Grant funding. Congressman Higgins delivered a follow-up communication on July 18, again urging the Department of Transportation to approve funding for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Federal Highway Administration held open house public hearing on Dec. 13, to gather public input and comments for its Draft Environmental Impact Statement.