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Kennedy Announces $24 Million for Bossier Road Repairs

Statement

Date: Oct. 10, 2020
Location: Madisonville, LA
Issues: Infrastructure

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $23,816,218 FEMA grant to repair roads damaged by severe flooding in Bossier, La.

"In 2016, floods damaged many of Louisiana's roads and highways, and this grant will restore infrastructure to make travel safer for communities in Bossier," said Kennedy.

This funding is provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Act. Repair costs include placement of geotextile fabric, lime stabilization, asphalt placement, construction design, surveying, mobilization, temporary barricades and equipment.


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