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HR 208

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to construct a roundabout on Louisiana Highway 1019

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kellee Hennessy

HR 208 urges Louisiana DOTD to build a roundabout at LA-1019/Old LA-16 to improve safety, operations, and aesthetics at the intersection.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 208

Summary: House Resolution 208 (2026) – Louisiana

Overview

  • Bill: HR 208
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Introduced by: Representative Dickerson (Co-sponsor: Kellee Hennessy)
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Subject: Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to construct a roundabout on Louisiana Highway 1019 (LA-1019) near Old LA-16.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution urges and requests the DOTD to construct a roundabout at the specified location to improve safety, traffic operations, and aesthetics at the intersection of LA-1019 and Old LA-16.
  • It frames the roundabout as a safety enhancement backed by cited benefits of roundabouts.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Provisions:
    • The House urges the DOTD to build a roundabout at the LA-1019/Old LA-16 intersection.
    • The resolution does not enact funding, authorize construction, or create new laws; it is a formal expression of legislative recommendation.
  • Contextual Support (stated in the resolution):
    • Roundabouts are described as improving intersection safety, operations, and aesthetics.
    • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data are cited to support safety benefits:
    • Up to 90% reduction in fatalities.
    • Up to 76% reduction in injury crashes.
    • Up to 40% reduction in pedestrian crashes.
    • Roundabouts have fewer conflict points (eight) compared with traditional four-way intersections (32).
    • They reduce high-speed, head-on, and right-angle crashes and typically slow drivers to 15–25 mph, increasing reaction time and reducing crash severity.
  • Current conditions described:
    • LA-1019 currently has only a stop sign at the intersection with Old LA-16, indicating limited traffic regulation at that point.
    • Area speeds are estimated at 25–35 mph.
    • Live Oak Junior High School is nearby, with approximately 727 students, underscoring safety considerations for school traffic and pedestrians.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), which would be responsible for planning and construction if pursued.
  • Local Stakeholders: Drivers using LA-1019 and Old LA-16; pedestrians in the vicinity; students and families associated with Live Oak Junior High School.
  • The resolution aims to influence state-level prioritization and potential funding decisions for the roundabout project.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title on April 27, 2026. As a resolution, it is a formal expression of the Legislature and does not itself authorize construction or appropriation.
  • Next steps: The resolution would be transmitted to the DOTD secretary for consideration. It does not specify a timeline or funding mechanism.
  • Effect: Non-binding; expresses legislative intent and advocacy for project consideration in DOTD planning processes.

Bottom Line

HR 208 is a non-binding legislative measure urging the Louisiana DOTD to construct a roundabout at the LA-1019/Old LA-16 intersection to enhance traffic safety and operations, supported by cited traffic safety benefits of roundabouts and context regarding local traffic and school proximity.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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