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HR 170

TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham and 1 co-sponsor

Asks Congress to provide $10 million in FY2027 THUD funds to remove four structurally deficient, closed bridges on US 90 in St. Tammany Parish to reconnect the corridor.

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 170

Summary of HR 170 (2026) – Louisiana

Title

TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution seeks to urge the United States Congress to take action to secure $10 million in federal funding for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD).
  • The funding would come from the fiscal year 2027 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations.
  • The targeted purpose is to remove four bridges on U.S. Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish that have been closed due to structural integrity deficiencies.

Key provisions and changes proposed

  • A formal memorial to Congress requesting federal THUD funds (specifically $10 million) to support the removal of four closed bridges on U.S. Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish.
  • The resolution identifies the bridges as being nearly a century old and closed by LADOTD in May 2022 because of structural concerns.
  • It frames the bridge removals as a first step toward reconnecting a critical segment of U.S. Highway 90 that links the New Orleans metro area with Mississippi and the eastern Gulf Coast.
  • If enacted, the resolution would direct the Louisiana congressional delegation to communicate these requests to Congress and ensure the federal funding is provided to LADOTD.

Who/what is affected

  • Infrastructure: Four closed bridges on U.S. Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish (and, more broadly, the accompanying corridor) would become the focus of removal with federal funding.
  • Local communities: Residents, commercial interests, commuters, and hurricane-evacuation routes in St. Tammany Parish and neighboring parishes (Orleans and St. Bernard) could experience improved access and connectivity once the bridges are removed and the corridor is reestablished in the future.
  • State agency: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development would receive the federal funds to carry out the bridge removal.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is a House Resolution (HR 170) in the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
  • It is a memorial, not a bill that enacts law; its effect is to advocate for federal appropriations.
  • Requested funding amount: $10 million from the FY2027 THUD appropriations.
  • Action history notes the measure was read by title on April 20, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Representative Bayham; Co-sponsor: Mike Bayham.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If Congress approves the requested $10 million, LADOTD could initiate planning and removal of the four unsafe bridges, which would be a preparatory step toward a broader project to reunite a key transport corridor.
  • The resolution emphasizes regional significance for commerce, evacuation, and interstate connectivity between New Orleans, Mississippi, and the eastern Gulf Coast.
  • As a memorial, it reflects the Louisiana Legislature’s intent to influence federal funding decisions, rather than mandating state action independently.

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

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