President George W. Bush signed the $286 billion federal Transportation Bill today, allocating $60 million to the LA 1 Improvement Project. It's one of the largest allocations for any project in Louisiana.

"We have worked closely with our Congressional delegation to educate members of Congress on the significant role LA 1 plays in the nation's energy supply and the critical need for a new highway," explained LA 1 Coalition Executive Director Roy Francis. "This latest earmark-our largest to date in any enacted federal legislation-is a credit to the fine leadership we have in Washington. We thank Senator Mary Landrieu, Senator David Vitter, Congressman Charlie Melancon and all of our members for their commitment and unwavering support."

Francis says the $60 million Transportation Bill appropriation will most likely be applied toward Phase 2 of the LA 1 project, construction of an elevated highway between Golden Meadow and the new Leeville Bridge.

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Press contact:
Henri Boulet, LA 1 Coalition
985.448.4485