HCR 112

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2026 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 112
BY REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON
  A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To urge and request that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
       (DOTD), in conjunction with DOTD District 4, study the recent occurrences of
       rainwater flooding along the Louisiana Highway 1 corridor in Shreveport, Louisiana,
       extending from its intersection with East Stoner Avenue to its intersection with East
       Kings Highway and Louisiana Highway 3032.
       WHEREAS, Louisiana Highway 1 is a major north-south business and residential
thoroughfare in Shreveport; and
       WHEREAS, this segment of Louisiana Highway 1 has experienced recent recurring
and significant flooding during rain events; and
       WHEREAS, the recurring flooding along this segment of Louisiana Highway 1 has
impeded access to residences and businesses, disrupted vehicular traffic, and posed threats
to public safety; and
       WHEREAS, a coordinated study with the participation of affected neighborhoods
and businesses and relevant local municipal entities is necessary to identify the causes of and
solutions to the flooding along this corridor.
       THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request that the Louisiana DOTD, in conjunction with DOTD District 4, study the
recent occurrences of rainwater flooding along the Louisiana Highway 1 corridor in
Shreveport, Louisiana, extending from its intersection with East Stoner Avenue to its
intersection with East Kings Highway and Louisiana Highway 3032.
       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DOTD shall organize and conduct no less
than two public forums with affected residents and business owners to gather feedback and
insight regarding the impacts of the recent recurring flooding along the corridor.
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       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DOTD shall incorporate the input, expertise,
and support of relevant local municipal entities, including but not limited to the Shreveport
Public Works Department, the Shreveport Department of Operational Services, Office of
Water and Sewerage, Shreveport Traffic Engineering, and Caddo Parish Office of Homeland
Security.
       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DOTD shall submit a written report detailing
its findings and recommendations, including proposed plans to mitigate the flooding during
rain events, for inclusion in DOTD's Statewide Flood Control Program, to the joint
transportation, highways, and public works committee at least sixty days prior to the
convening of the 2027 Regular Session.
       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DOTD shall submit a copy of the report to
the state representative for Louisiana House District No. 2 and the state senator for Louisiana
Senate District No. 39 at least sixty days prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session.
       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the DOTD.
  SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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