Louisiana, USA Launches Drainage Investigation for Flooding on Shreveport Roadways

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 9, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that it will hold two public meetings on November 17 and 19 in the City of Shreveport to study recurrent heavy-rainfall ponding along LA 1 (Youree Drive) and to solicit input from residents and businesses along the corridor. The study area extends from the East Stoner Avenue intersection to the junction of East Kings Highway and LA 3032, focusing on identifying the causes of roadway ponding and possible drainage improvement measures.

This segment is a major north-south transportation and commercial corridor in Shreveport. Persistent rainfall has caused roadway ponding, affecting access to residential and commercial properties along the corridor and disrupting vehicle traffic and roadway safety. Pursuant to Louisiana House Concurrent Resolution No. 112 of the 2026 legislative session, the Department must conduct a dedicated study in coordination with the Department's District 4 traffic management office and organize no fewer than two public forums to gather input from affected residents and businesses.

The study will be conducted jointly with the City of Shreveport's Department of Public Works, Department of Operational Services, Department of Water and Sewerage, and Department of Traffic Engineering, focusing on identifying factors that cause ponding and studying drainage improvement measures during heavy rainfall events. The Department must produce a written investigation report with flood mitigation recommendations and submit it to the Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works at least 60 days before the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature.

Both meetings will be held in an open-house format from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time at the Valencia Park Community Center. This effort remains in the phase of problem investigation and treatment option analysis.