Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website
Senator Bill Cassidy | Sen. Bill Cassidy Official Website
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for transportation projects.
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is set to receive $2 million for the planning, development, financing, construction, maintenance, and operation of an Airport Automated People Mover (APM) system. This system will connect the North Airport Campus, the South Airport Campus, and upon its completion, the Amtrak InterCity Passenger Rail serving Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Additionally, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will receive $2 million to improve pipelines, bridges, roadways, and highways in an effort to alleviate congestion.
"Investing in our transportation systems helps Louisiana build an economy for 2050," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will improve Louisiana’s transport infrastructure and address the difficulty navigating the New Orleans airport’s new and old terminals. This makes our state even more desirable for families and businesses."
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