Comite River Diversion Canal
LA 964

Critical Infrastrucure project

Project Location

East Baton Rouge, LA

Project Duration

7 years

Construction Cost

$40,000,000

Project Overview

Provided Construction Contract Administration and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services for the LA 964 crossing of the Comite River Diversion Channel. The project involved constructing a new highway bridge over the diversion channel, building a temporary diversion roadway to maintain traffic during construction, excavating the diversion channel, installing revetment, and coordinating utility relocations associated with the flood-control project.

Project Challenges

Construct a New Bridge

over the Comite River Diversion Channel along the existing LA 964 alignment.

Maintain Traffic Flow

during construction through the use of a temporary diversion roadway.

Facilitate Flood-Risk Reduction

by enabling excavation and completion of the Comite River Diversion Channel.

Relocate and Coordinate Utilities

to eliminate conflicts and support long-term infrastructure improvements.