LA 1 Port Allen Canal Bridge Replacement Phase 1

Critical Infrastrucure project

Project Location

Port Allen, LA

Project Duration

3.5 years

Construction Cost

$93,000,000

Project Overview

Construction Contract Administration and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) services for the LA 1: Port Allen Canal Bridge Replacement project which is a significant crossing that affects traffic flow through West Baton Rouge Parish and can significantly impact traffic flow on Interstate 10 and Baton Rouge. The project location directly impacts the Port of Baton Rouge, Port Allen Locks, the Union Pacific Railroad Yard, and multiple industrial businesses.

Project Challenges

Maintaining Traffic Flow During Construction

by serving as a major commuter and freight corridor connecting to I-10.

Working Over an Active Navigation Canal

through crossing the Intracoastal/Port Allen Canal, which accommodates commercial marine traffic.

Complex Foundation and Bridge Construction

including drilled shaft foundations, precast piles, steel girders, and large-scale bridge components.

Weather and Environmental Constraints

power through South Louisiana's high temperatures, heavy rainfall, hurricanes, and soft soil conditions that can affect scheduling, concrete placement, and overall productivity.