Port Allen, LA
3.5 years
$93,000,000
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.
LA 1 is a major commuter and freight corridor connecting to I-10.
The bridge crosses the Intracoastal/Port Allen Canal, which accommodates commercial marine traffic.
The project includes drilled shaft foundations, precast piles, steel girders, and large-scale bridge components.
South Louisiana's high temperatures, heavy rainfall, hurricanes, and soft soil conditions can affect scheduling, concrete placement, and overall productivity.