Comite River Diversion Canal
LA 67

Critical Infrastrucure project

Project Location

Zachery, LA

Project Duration

2 years

Construction Cost

$16,000,000

Project Overview

Provided Construction Contract Administration and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services for the LA 67 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

Maintaining Traffic Flow

Keeping traffic moving along Pecue Lane and Interstate 10 during construction.

Complex Utility Relocations

Coordinating numerous utility conflicts across the 9-mile diversion corridor.

Multi-Agency Coordination

Aligning efforts between DOTD, USACE, utility providers, and local stakeholders.

CMAR Project Delivery

Successfully implementing Louisiana's first DOTD CMAR transportation projects.