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Hooper Bridge over Amite Planned

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    Last week officials from the DOTD came to Central to unveil plans for the Hooper Road Extension to connect Central and Watson via a bridge over the Amite River.  Several plans were displayed including the roundabout shown here as well alternatives for an overpass or a signal light.  This process will likely take a number of years and the actual construction is not yet funded.  However, most officials recognize that this is a necessary addition to the roadway infrastructure of the Central area.  Detail plans and presentations can be seen at www.dotd.la.gov under  the "On the Move" section. 
    According to the LADOTD: The Hooper Road Extension project is currently under study by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The proposed extension of the widening of Hooper Road begins in East Baton Rouge Parish in the City of Central at Sullivan Road (LA 3034) on the west and continues to Greenwell Springs Road (LA 37/64) on the east. The proposed extension of Hooper Road starts at Greenwell Springs Road on the west, crosses the Amite River into Livingston Parish would end either at LA 16 or LA 1019 on the east. The total length of the project is approximately 5.5 miles.
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