By Central Louisiana News |
Feb 5, 2024
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide $18,623,506.00 in funding to the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District. The grant will be used to rehabilitate the Pointe à la Hache ferry landings, which were damaged by Hurricanes Ida, Zeta, Delta, and Laura, as well as Tropical Storm Harvey. Additionally, the funding will address critical needs for evacuation routes."Strong and resilient ports play an important role in creating jobs and economic opportunities in Louisiana," said Dr....