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Louisiana Canal Project Moves Forward | Baton Rouge News
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The Comite Diversion Canal in Louisiana is roaring ahead at 67% completion, set to finish by end of 2028 and handle water volumes rivaling the Arkansas River. Priced at $819 million, the project has cleared major hurdles — all utility lines relocated, contracts signed, and five bridges under construction (including the completed McHugh Road bridge, still closed). The 12-mile, 300-foot-wide canal will be anchored by critical crossings like the partially open LA Hwy 19 bridge. Land acquisition, once a bottleneck at just 40% in 2018, is now fully secured, keeping momentum strong as crews push toward full operational status.
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