I-49 Lafayette Connector Potential Design Modifications: November 2016 Update

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POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)
Provide a wider separation between mainline elevated structures

Comment received during previous phase of work (2006-2008)
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
Limits of 10-ft separation

between mainline
elevated structures
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
Mainline highway alignment based on new Refinement Concepts.
Limit of 10-ft separation between elevated mainline structures main
All ramps, frontage roads and other roadways are not shown unless specific to PDM.
Objective: Gain additional ambient light beneath the structure.
3 -10 ft.
Elevated I-49 Mainline (without separation)
Elevated I-49 Mainline (with 3-10 foot separation)
Key Features
Potential
Additional
right-of-way
required.
Potential increased
displacement
of residents and
businesses.
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Widening gap between
north and south bound
lanes may reduce distance
between Railroad and
Highway corridor.
Initial Findings:
Potential
access impacts
to some
businesses.
Potential
reduction
of traffic
operation
efficiency.
2
Potential Visual
Impact to
Freetown/Port Rico
Historic District.
A 10-ft wide gap between elevated structures could be applied throughout the tangent section. Minimum
separation for the remainder of the alignment could be a 3-ft wide gap.
Indicates universal
condition
throughout area
shown on map.
Realignment of Evangeline Thruway and 2nd Street / 3rd Street Intersection

PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
COMPLETE
STREETS
KEY MAP
DOWNTOWN
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
Realignment of Evangeline
Thruway and 2nd/3rd Street
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realignment of
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intersections).
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Realignment to achieve Castille Avenue / MLK Drive Connection

PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
COMPLETE
STREETS
KEY MAP
(All maps on this sheet)
Mainline highway alignment based on 2003 Record of Decision.

Objective: Improve east/west connections.
Key Features
Realignment of MLK
Dr. to Connect with
Castille Ave.
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Realignment
of MLK Drive
to Connect
with Castille
Ave.
OPTION 1:
Realign MLK Drive (ROD Concept)
Enhances east/west
connectivity and traffic
operations.
Right-of-way impact to
Parkway Plaza parking lot.
Potential access impacts to

businesses.
OPTION 4:
OPTION 2:
(PDM 23-6 )
Realign Castille Avenue
Enhances east/west connectivity and

traffic operations.
Right-of-way impact to Northgate Mall

parking lot.
Potential right-of-way and access

impact to gas station.
Potential impact to Significant Oak Tree.
Potential impaired traffic operations on

southbound frontage road and Willow
Street.
Consideration of a roundabout to
align Castille Avenue and Martin
Luther King Jr. Drive (See PDM 23).
OPTION 3:
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Potential Bike-Ped
Crossing
(See PDM #11)
Initial Findings:
No vehicular connection between Castille

Avenue and MLK Drive (Also shown in
PDM #11). Vehicular circulation can use
the turnarounds shown between frontage
roads.
MLK
T-Intersection
with
southbound
frontage
road
No additional impact to rightof-way.

Enhances east/west bike pedestrian
connectivity.
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Castille Ave.
T-Intersection
with northbound
frontage road
Reduced connectivity for vehicles

within the local street grid.
A preference survey will be conducted and its results considered to finalize the decision
on this PDM in the Tier III refinement process. Final traffic options to be verified in Tier III.
Improves traffic operations on oneway frontage roads by eliminating

intersections.
Indicates universal
condition
throughout area
shown on map.
Evaluate Braided Ramps In Selected Alternative Within

Downtown Area
4&5
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
South Bound
Braided Ramps
North Bound
Braided Ramps
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2
Objective: Improve traffic operations.
Key Features
Applicable for
Series 1 options
only.
More imposing I-49

footprint to the
community.
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Improves traffic
operations by
combining 2nd
& 3rd Street and
Johnston Street
individual exit
ramps into a
combined double
exit ramp.
Resolved:
PDMs 4 & 5 only relate to Concept 1A which would not be carried

forward. Concept 1A is shown only for comparison purposes.
Additional rightof-way required.
2
15th Street
needs to be
closed to make
geometry work.
Reduction of
local street grid
connectivity.
Increased
impacts to
residents and
businesses.
3
Impacts
Freetown / Port
Rico Historic
District.
Indicates universal
condition
throughout area
shown on map.
6. Resolution of impacts to the Episcopal School of Acadiana along

Kaliste Saloom Road
7. Resolution of Hotel Property Impacts on Hugh Wallis Road
Comments received during Refinement Concept phase (Spring 2016)
6&7
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
KEY MAP

Objective:
Reduce property impacts on north side of

Kaliste Saloom Road while still providing
adequate access.
Key Features
OPTION 1: Record of Decision (ROD) Concept
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Directional interchange and access road provides

connection to Kaliste Saloom Road, south bound
Frontage Road, Hugh Wallis Road, and I-49 Mainline.
Impacts to the newly built hotel building on Hugh

Wallis Road and school parking.
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Hotel after
ROD
OPTION 2
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Directional interchange and modified access road

provides connection to Kaliste Saloom Road, south
bound frontage road, Hugh Wallis Road, and I-49
Mainline.
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Further adjustments to reduce/eliminate the impacts to

the school parking do not appear to be feasible without
total interchange modifications, and creating impacts to
the properties south of Kaliste Saloom Road.
Newly Built
Hotel after
ROD
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2
Initial Findings:
Access road and I-49 ramp alignments are modified to

minimize impacts to new hotel footprint constructed
after ROD.
Resolution of PDM 6 would require more detailed traffic analysis and can be finalized in Tier III.
PDM 7 could be resolved by realigning geometry of ramps and local roads as shown in Option 2.
Resolution of auto dealership impacts south of University Avenue

PDM
Influences
on
HIGHWAY
KEY MAP

Objective:
Maintain circulation in the area of the car

dealership while reducing property impacts.
Key Features
OPTION 1
Record of Decision (ROD) Concept
Car Dealership
(existing building
can remain)
Realign
General
Mouton
Avenue
Realign General Mouton Avenue.
Circulation is maintained to the

west of the dealership.
OPTION 2
Car Dealership
(Potential impact to the
building)
Existing General
Mouton Rd as
T-intersection
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Next Step:
Provide connectivity by maintaining

continuous frontage roads.
Gather input from property owner during Tier II and Tier III.
Provide connectivity by maintaining

continuous frontage roads.
Maintain existing General Mouton

Avenue and provide a T-intersection
connection with frontage road.
Circulation is maintained to the east

of the dealership.
Elevate or eliminate frontage roads at Beaver Park for east/west bicycle/

pedestrian connectivity in park and along this portion of Vermilion River
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
COMPLETE
STREETS
KEY MAP

Objective: Enhances east/west park connectivity.
Key Features
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Area to be further
investigated
Beaver Park
Initial Findings:
Vermilion
Beaver Park
PDM 9 is dependent on the resolution of PDM 10, and would be determined in Tier III.
Continuous frontage roads are vital

to the corridor network and access.
May require new bridges at

Vermilion River.
Minimize airport impacts by evaluating the potential of depressing

University Avenue/Surrey Street under I-49 or vice versa
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PDM
Influences
on
HIGHWAY
KEY MAP

Objective: Minimize impacts to Runway 11-29. Avoid extension of runway into wetlands/bayou.
Investigate potential
University Interchange
modifications
Key Feature
1
Investigate potential University

Interchange modifications.
Lafayette
Regional
Airport
Investigate
potential
Runway 11-29
extension
Example of grade separated cross street to minimize height
Initial Findings:
PDM 10 is dependent on guidance from FAA and FHWA to potentially resolve

penetration into Runway Protection Zone. Would be resolved in Tier III.
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Provide potential bicycle/pedestrian crossings across corridor
(1 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
COMPLETE
STREETS
KEY MAP
Potential Cross-Corridor Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path
Objective: Incorporate elements of Complete Streets into the project and enhance east-west pedestrian
and bicycle mobility throughout the corridor.
Key Features
Provides safer pathways for
non-vehicular traffic.
Increases connectivity
between neighborhoods
and businesses.
Possible Typical Section
Significant
Oak Tree
Potential bicycle and pedestrian opportunity at Castille Avenue/

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (Also shown in PDM#3)
Next Step:
Investigate further during the Tier II and Tier III process.
Example of bicycle and pedestrian path providing connectivity

between sides of highway corridor
Indicates universal
condition
throughout area
shown on map.
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Tier II - Series 4
Developments of potential cross-corridor
bicycle/pedestrian crossings
(2 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
CONCEPT 4.1
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Potential Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path

Potential Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path (Under
Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path (Under Structure)
CONCEPT 4.2
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Potential Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path (Under
Initial Findings:
With an elevated mainline structure, cross-corrdior bicycle and pedestrian connections could be facilitated on existing roads shown
on this map.
Final locations of corridor-length and cross-corridor bicycle and pedestrian connectivity routes are dependent upon the results of
Tier III Series selection process.
Once a final preferred mainline concept is chosen, conceptual development of these routes would be further developed.
Improvements outside Level I (DOTD ROW) that continue into Level II (500 ft outside DOTD ROW) to be coordinated between DOTD
and LCG with appropriate funding and maintenance agreements developed.
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Tier II - Series 6
Developments of potential cross-corridor
bicycle/pedestrian crossings
(3 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
CONCEPT 6.1
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Potential Urban
Urban Bicycle
Bicycle // Pedestrian
Pedestrian Path
Path
Potential
Potential Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path (Under Structure)
Mainline highway alignment based on Comparison Concepts from Series 6.
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Initial Findings:
With a semi-depressed mainline, cross-corrdior bicycle and pedestrian connections would rely on roadways on-structure and roadways
on-fill to cross the I-49 Connector.
Final locations of corridor-length and cross-corridor bicycle and pedestrian connectivity routes are dependent upon the results of Tier III
Series selection process.
Improvements outside Level I (DOTD ROW) that continue into Level II (500 ft outside DOTD ROW) to be coordinated between DOTD and
LCG with appropriate funding and maintenance agreements developed.
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Provide potential bicycle/pedestrian pathways full length of

I-49 Connector corridor
(1 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
COMPLETE
STREETS
KEY MAP
Potential Corridor-Length Urban Bicycle / Pedestrian Path
Objective: Incorporate elements of Complete Streets into the project and enhance north-south
pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the corridor.
Key Features
Builds true multi-modal corridor with I-49
connector.
Provides safer pathways for bicycles and
pedestrians throughout entire corridor.
Connects multiple neighborhoods.
Provides healthier transportation
options.
Examples of bicycle and pedestrian path providing connectivity along both sides of highway corridor
Next Step:
Investigate further during the Tier II and Tier III process.
Indicates universal
condition
throughout area
shown on map.
Tier II - Series 4
Developments of potential bicycle/pedestrian pathways along
full length of I-49 Connector corridor
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(2 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
CONCEPT 4.1
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to be determined
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CONCEPT 4.2
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Path to the south

to be determined
in later work
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Potential Recreational Bicycle / Pedestrian Path (Under Structure)
Initial Findings:
With an elevated mainline structure, a corridor-length recreational bicycle and pedestrian path could be built below structure.
A parallel urban bicycle and pedestrian path can be constructed along the Evangeline Thruway with connections to the recreational path.
Final locations of corridor-length and cross-corridor bicycle and pedestrian connectivity routes are dependent upon the results of Tier III Series
selection process.
Improvements outside Level I (DOTD ROW) that continue into Level II (500 ft outside DOTD ROW) to be coordinated between DOTD and LCG
with appropriate funding and maintenance agreements developed.
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Tier II - Series 6
Developments of potential bicycle/pedestrian pathways along
full length of I-49 Connector corridor
(3 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
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Potential Recreational Bicycle / Pedestrian Path
Initial Findings:
With a semi-depressed mainline, urban bike paths could be constructed along the Evangeline Thruway and frontage roads. In certain
places, they would be built on roadways on structure and on fill.
With a semi-depressed tunnel, Comparison Concept 6.2 allows for a recreational path to be constructed on the berm with connections
to the proposed urban bike path along Evangeline Thruway.
Final locations of corridor-length and cross-corridor bicycle and pedestrian connectivity routes are dependent upon the results of Tier III
Series selection process.
Improvements outside Level I (DOTD ROW) that continue into Level II (500 ft outside DOTD ROW) to be coordinated between DOTD and
LCG with appropriate funding and maintenance agreements developed.
Convert one local street across corridor between Downtown and

adjacent neighborhoods into pedestrian/bicycle/transit-only corridor
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PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
COMPLETE
STREETS
Potential Bike-Ped-Transit
only corridor.
Mainline highway alignment based on Refinement Concept 4A.

All ramps other roadways are not shown unless specific to PDM.
Objective: Improve pedestrian/bicycle/transit connectivity east-west between the neighborhoods and

downtown.
Examples of pedestrian and bicycle path providing connectivity between both sides of highway corridor.
Next Steps:
Opportunity for a bicycle and pedestrian route connecting neighborhoods west of the I-49 Connector to Downtown need further
investigation and coordination with LCG and Acadiana Planning Commission.
Once a final preferred mainline concept is chosen, conceptual development of this potential route can proceed.
Improvements outside Level I (DOTD ROW) that continue into Level II (500 ft outside DOTD ROW) to be coordinated between DOTD
and LCG with appropriate funding and maintenance agreements developed.
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Evaluate location of Signature Bridge(s)

Comment received in previous phase of work (2006-2008)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
Potential Signature Bridge.

Can be constructed
anywhere in the shown limit.

Objective: Provide a significant landmark feature along the I-49 Corridor.
Key Features
1
A signature bridge would

serve as a gateway to
downtown.
Compatible with options

from Refinement Concepts
Series 1-5.
Can be located to best

suit neighborhood and
downtown visibility and
compatibility.
Example of Signature Bridge
Initial Findings:
To be evaluated in Series 4 and Series 6 Concepts during Tier III.
Elevate I-49 Connector on structure between Jefferson and

Johnston Streets, allowing enhanced local connectivity to/from
neighborhoods and downtown.
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PDM
Influences
on
HIGHWAY
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
DOWNTOWN
COMPLETE
STREETS
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
Limits of
Embankment in
Series 1 options.
Embankment
is eliminated in
Series 2, 3, 4 and 5
options.
Objective: Eliminate walled embankment portion, thereby allowing greater visual and physical connectivity.
Key Features
Opens up visual and physical
connection between
downtown and McComb
Veazey Neighborhood.
Elevated highway with clear sightlines below
Resolution:
I-49 Mainline would be elevated on structure between Johnston Street
and Jefferson Street in Series 4 Comparison Concepts (4.1 and 4.2).
Indicates universal
condition
throughout area
shown on map.
Raise mainline structure in Downtown area higher than 22-feet to

create gateway to Downtown without visually impacting adjacent
neighborhoods
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PDM
Influences
on
HIGHWAY
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
Limits where higher

clearance would be
considered.

Objective: Provide more ambient light and clear space beneath structure.
Additional
vertical clearance
provides increased
ambient light
and clear space
beneath structure.
Increased Clearance
(Series 4 Concepts)
22-foot Clearance
(2003 Record of Decision)
Initial Findings:
Approximately 22ft - 30ft vertical clearance is being considered in the Series 4

Comparison Concepts (4.1 and 4.2).
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Provide railroad underpass at Pinhook Road

PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
KEY
KEYMAP
MAP

Objective: Improve Pinhook Road mobility by reducing potential for traffic delays at railroad crossing.
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Key Features
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Resolution:
Suggested improvements are outside the scope of the I-49 Connector Project.
PDM 17 would not be considered in this project moving forward.
Improvements to Pinhook at the BNSF Rail Road crossing can be considered in the future
DOTD/MPO or LCG capital improvement programs.
Provides an additional
grade-separated railroad
crossing.
Resolution of potential right-of-way impacts to historic properties, such as

Sterling Grove Historic District and Freetown-Port Rico Historic District
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(1 of 3)
Comments received continuously throughout Refinement Concept Phase (Spring 2016)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
DOWNTOWN
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
1
4
Objective: Study feasibility of options that avoid adverse effects on properties listed, or eligible for
listing, on the National Register of Historic Places.
Key Features
Lafayette Preservation History Walk

Held Annually in the Spring
History of the Development of Sterling Grove

With the Industrial Revolution came the automobile, the steam
locomotive, machinery to mass produce things like turned wood

and other components of building materials. There was a surge of
Avoidance
optionsEurope
developed
economic
growth throughout
and the U. S.,at
andeach
Lafayette
of these locations may have potential

for increase or decrease in required
in the large amount of home building that occurred between 1900
right-of-way.
was no exception. The evidence of a surge in growth can be seen
and 1910. Seventeen (17) new subdivisions were created along

the edges of Lafayette during the first decade of the 20th century.
Sterling Grove Neighborhood
in 1912
1820 Charles Mouton Plantation House

Moss and Davis Postcard Circa 1900
Open House Sponsored
by Nickerson-Chappuis Families
The Early Years - A Background
Before 1900 Everything outside of downtown, beyond University
Sterling Grove National Historic District encompasses properties
Avenue, Simcoe Street and Johnston Street, was rural, agricultural
that were subdivided from the plantation of Charles Alexandre
land, populated with moderately-sized plantations. They were
Homere Mouton (1823-1912). He was known as Charles Homere
owned by families with the names of Reeves, Mouton, Girard,
and was the grandson of Lafayettes founder, Jean Mouton. Just
before 1850, Charles Homere inherited the property fromGreig,

his Daigle, Broussard, Beraud, Leblanc, Martin, Trahan,
father, Charles Mouton (1797-1847).
The plantation home

Billeaud, Crow, Kennedy, Montgomery, and others. Sterling
was built around 1820 by widower, Charles Mouton, atGrove

the was built at a time when the Industrial Revolution
1912 Map of Lafayette showing Sterling Grove on the Edge of Town
Initial Findings:
time of his second marriage to Marie Julie Latiolais in 1821.

generated economic growth throughout the civilized world. In
Page Historic Buildings in Lafayette's Historic
Sans Souci
Building
Districts
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JOHN NICKERSON HOUSE

Vermilionville, the arrival of the steam locomotive in 1880,
310 North Sterling Street
Local Historic Property #93
began to transform the small town from a remote, frontier
Built: circa 1891
village to a fast-growing center of commerce and distribution.
Style: Queen Anne Revival
Designated: April 18, 2013
This beautiful
style home
was 4.1,
built4.2,
circa
Concept 1A is shown only for comparison purposes. See following
pages Victorian
for Comparison
Concepts
6.1 1891
and 6.2.
on property that was originally part of the Charles
Mouton
Page
Sans Souci Building
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Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
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Historic District
Road Removal
Mainline
1-lane Roadway
At Grade Roadway
2-lane Roadway
At Grade Roadway (Under Structure)
3-lane Roadway
Ramp
4-lane Roadway
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SU
SCALE = 1: 800
ST
RF
GA
L
IE
ST
ST
SS ST
CYPRE
COBURN
BUILDING
3
RR
SO
T
MA
NS
GO
LD
NS
ST
BE
ST. GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
ST
TIS
S
UI
LO
SIM
COE
ST
A
NA
IA
ST
T
H S
14TH
16T
RR SPUR
12TH
RD
ON
ST
STERLING GROVE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
ST
H
N
H
6T
SIN
GT
ST
PI
ON
UWAY
R
INE TH
L
E
G
N
EVA
FT
TA
SA
MP
S
ER
FF
JE
UR
HO
BS
DD
RR
MU
ON
BNSF
ST
SP
AV
E
SIM
CO
ROSA PARKS
TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
T
2ND S
ST
T
3RD S
IN
MA
N
ST
RSON

HISTORIC DISTRICT
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
ST
JO
LLO
T
7/
JEFFE
CONCEPT 4.2
DOWNTOWN
16
1600
800
ES
VE
GETHSEMANE
CHURCH
IL
IO
McCOMB - VEAZEY
NEIGHBORHOOD
LEGEND
RIVER
EY
R
UR
Initial
Findings
No ROW impacts to
Freetown / Port
Rico Historic District
between Pinhook
Road and Taft Street.
No ROW impacts to
Freetown / Port
Rico Historic District near
Johnston Street, which will
remain at-grade on its
existing alignment west of
BNSF Rail Road.
Mainline
1-lane Roadway
At Grade Roadway
2-lane Roadway
3-lane Roadway
Ramp
4-lane Roadway
Potential Reqd ROW
Railroad
SCALE = 1: 800
Road Removal
Underpass
E
AV
Historic District
3
No ROW impact to the
historic Coburn Building.
2nd and 3rd Streets will
remain at-grade on
each road's existing
alignment.
NOTE: This PDM does not address other historic properties that may be eligible through the Section 106 process.
N
800
1600
4
No ROW impacts
to Sterling Grove
Historic District.
18

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PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
7/
JO
ST
L
IE
RF
GA
ST
T
2ND S
ST
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
T
3RD S
IN
MA
N
ST
S
RSON

HISTORIC DISTRICT
DOWNTOWN
JEFFE
CONCEPT 6.1
16
SS ST
COBURN
BUILDING
3
ES
T
ROSA PARKS
TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
RR
MA
NS
T
SA
MP
SO
N
LD
FF
ST
ST
HO
BS
ON
RR
S
ER
EVA
6T
H
STERLING GROVE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
ST
TIS
SIN
G
ST
SIM
AA
AN
ST
I
IS
U
LO
COE
ST
14TH
T
H S
16T
VE
RR SPUR
12TH
RD
ST. GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
ST
ST
H
N
PI
RUWA
NE TH
NGELI
TO
N
FT
TA
BE
LL
GO
JE
UR
AV
MU
DD
ON
BNSF
ST
SP
SIM
CO
CYPRE
ST
OT
GETHSEMANE
CHURCH
IL
IO
McCOMB - VEAZEY
NEIGHBORHOOD
LEGEND
Historic District
Wall
Mainline
Potential Reqd ROW
RIVER
Road Removal
Semi-depressed I-49 Mainline

At Grade Roadway
EY
R
SU
VE
1-lane Roadway
2-lane Roadway
Ramp
3-lane Roadway
Roadway on Structure/Over Cut and Cover
4-lane Roadway
Roadway on Fill
Railroad
SCALE = 1: 800
0
N
800
1600
ST
ST
D
EL
ST
FI
R
GA
ST
SS
CYPRE
ST
COBURN
BUILDING
3
RR
ST
SO
MA
NS
NS
ON
GO
LD
BE
ST
TIS
S
UI
LO
SIM
COE
ST
A
NA
IA
ST
T
H S
14TH
16T
RR SPUR
12TH
RD
ST
STERLING GROVE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
ST
H
N
H
6T
PI
ON
ST
ST. GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
R
INE TH
L
E
G
N
EVA
SIN
GT
FT
TA
UWAY
SA
MP
S
ER
FF
JE
UR
HO
BS
DD
RR
MU
ON
BNSF
ST
SP
AV
E
SIM
CO
ROSA PARKS
TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
T
2ND S
T
3RD S
IN
MA
N
ST
RSON

HISTORIC DISTRICT
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
ST
JO
LLO
T
7/
JEFFE
CONCEPT 6.2
DOWNTOWN
16
ES
VE
GETHSEMANE
CHURCH
IL
IO
McCOMB - VEAZEY
NEIGHBORHOOD
LEGEND
Potential Reqd ROW
Historic District
Road Removal
Mainline
Potential Embankment
Area
RIVER
Cut and Cover Area

At Grade Roadway
RE
R
SU
AV
1-lane Roadway
Ramp
2-lane Roadway
3-lane Roadway
Roadway on Fill
4-lane Roadway
Wall
Railroad
SCALE = 1: 800
0
N
800
1600
Initial
Findings
NOTE: This PDM does

not address other historic
properties that may
be eligible through the
Section 106 process.
1
No ROW impacts to Freetown
Port Rico Historic District
between Pinhook Road
and Taft Street. I-49 Mainline
and Evangeline alignments
were modified to avoid
historic district. Realignment
of Southbound Evangeline
Thruway and Taft Street are
required to avoid
property impact on historic
district.
2
No feasible alternative
to avoid the Johnston
Street reconnection from
impacting Freetown
Port-Rico Historic District
due to Johnston Street
crossing the depressed
I-49 Mainline and rail road
on structure in both SemiDepressed and the Cut &
Cover alternatives.
3
No ROW impact to the
historic Coburn Building.
2nd and 3rd Streets will
remain at-grade on each
road's existing alignment
west of the BNSF Railroad.
4
No ROW impacts
to Sterling Grove
Historic District.
Optimize circulation access to/from St. Genevieve Catholic Church

along Evangeline Thruway
19
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Comment included in previous Record of Decision commitments
PDM
Influences
on
HIGHWAY
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
Optimize
Circulation

Objective: Modify geometry so as to improve circulation in the area of St. Genevieve Church.
St. Genevieve Church campus located in Sterling Grove Historic

District
St. Genevieve Church as seen from Evangeline Thruway northbound at E. Simcoe Street.
Initial Findings:
Concept 1A is shown for comparison purposes only. See following pages for Comparison Concepts 4.1, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.2.
19

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PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
CONCEPT 4.1
LEGEND
Historic District
Road Removal
Mainline
1-lane Roadway
At Grade Roadway
2-lane Roadway
3-lane Roadway
Ramp
4-lane Roadway
Potential Reqd ROW
Railroad
Underpass
Mainline highway alignment based on

Refinement Concept from Series 4.
SCALE = 1: 800
0'0
N
800
800'
1600'
1600
Initial Findings
1
From the west, modify

Simcoe Street by
rerouting to N. Chestnut
towards 2nd and 3rd
Streets.
Realign northbound
Evangeline Thruway
adjacent to southbound
Evangeline Thruway
at 2nd and 3rd Street
intersections.
From the west,

terminate Mudd Avenue
(US-90) at northbound
Evangeline Thruway as
a T-intersection.
Other local consideration

and ties within St.
Genevieve Catholic
Church (SGCC) to be
coordinated with SGCC
during Tier III based on
input from SGHD, LCG
and DOTD. .
From the east, modify

Simcoe Street by
rerouting along 2nd
Street to Chestnut Street
back to Simcoe Street.
Initial Findings:
Improves traffic
circulation by
reducing the number
of traffic signals. As
a result, northbound
Evangeline could move
further away from St.
Genevieve Catholic
Church.
From the east, Mudd

Avenue would be
disconnected for
one block and not
connected to a
potentially realigned
northbound Evangeline
Thruway.
Would be coordinated with SGHD and LCG for further modifications during Tier II and Tier III.
19

(3 of 3)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
CONCEPT 6.2
LEGEND
Potential Reqd ROW
Historic District
Road Removal
Mainline
Potential Embankment
Area
Cut and Cover Area

At Grade Roadway
1-lane Roadway
Ramp
2-lane Roadway
3-lane Roadway
Roadway on Fill
4-lane Roadway
Wall
Railroad
SCALE = 1: 800
Mainline highway alignment based on

Refinement Concept from Series 4.
0'
N
800
1600
800'
1600'
Initial Findings
1
From the west, modify
Simcoe Street by
rerouting Grant Street
towards 2nd and 3rd
Streets.
From the east, modify
Simcoe Street by
rerouting along 2nd
Street to Grant Street
back to Simcoe Street.
Initial Findings:
Realign northbound
Evangeline
Thruway adjacent
to southbound
Evangeline Thruway
at 2nd and 3rd
Street intersections.
From the west,

terminate Mudd
Avenue (US-90)
at southbound
Evangeline Thruway
as a T-intersection.
Improves traffic
circulation by
reducing the
number of traffic
signals. As a
result, northbound
Evangeline could
move further away
from St. Genevieve
Catholic Church.
Would be coordinated with SGHD and LCG for further modifications.
From the east,

terminate
Mudd Avenue
at northbound
Evangeline Thruway
as a T-intersection.
4
Other local
consideration
and ties within St.
Genevieve Catholic
Church (SGCC) to
be coordinated with
SGCC during Tier III
based on input from
SGHD, LCG and
DOTD.
20
Improve traffic capacity at I-10/I-49 systems interchange ramps

Comment received during Refinement Concept phase (Spring 2016)
PDM
Influences
on
HIGHWAY
KEY MAP
MAP
KEY

Objective: Improve traffic capacity at I-10/I-49 systems interchange ramp.
I-10/I-49
Interchange
Limits of
Lafayette
Connector
Project
Resolution:
Suggested improvements are outside the scope of the I-49 Connector Project and would not be considered
further. Improvements to I-10/I-49 system interchange ramps can be considered in the future by DOTD/MPO or
LCG capital improvement programs.
Minimize/remediate impact on Live Oak Tree in North Gateway Area of

corridor
Commitment 3.14 Live Oak Trees from the 2003 Record of Decision
21
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY
KEY MAP

Objective: Minimize/remediate impact on Live Oak tree in North Gateway Area of corridor.
Key Features
1
Significant Oak Tree
Investigate moving the tree, or the

possibility of ramp and mainline
geometric changes, to minimize impact.
With the current geometric configuration,

best course of action may be to relocate
Live Oak Tree.
Similar relocation of Live Oak Trees has

been accomplished within the region.
Any other geometric configuration may

negatively impact traffic movement and
operations.
Significant Oak Tree seen from Evangeline Thruway northbound.
Initial Findings:
Decision would be made in Tier III after further discussions with DOTD and licensed arborist.
22
Straighten the Northbound Thruway near Sterling Grove Historic

District to move traffic further from the neighborhood
Comment received during Refinement Concept phase (Spring 2016)
PDM
Influences
on
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
HIGHWAY

Objective: Reduce traffic adjacent to Sterling Grove Historic
RIVER
From the east, Mudd Avenue

would be disconnected for one
block and not connected to a
potentially realigned northbound
Evangeline Thruway.
SU
RR
EY
AV
From the west, terminate

Mudd Avenue (US 90) at
southbound Evangeline
Thruway as T-intersection.
From the east, terminate
Mudd Avenue (US 90) at
northbound Evangeline
Thruway as T-intersection.
Initial Findings:
Straightening of northbound Evangeline Thruway could possibly be achieved.

Terminating Mudd Avenue (US-90) at Evangeline Thruway differs from the suggestion made by ETRT (PDM 23-3).
Would require further coordination between LCG and SGHD in Tier II and Tier III.
T
TS
LLO
BE
Realign northbound
Evangeline Thruway to
move further away from St.
Genevieve Catholic Church.
AN
S
ST
ON
ING
T
ST
OE
From the west, continue Mudd

Avenue (US 90) through
southbound Evangeline Thruway
and end as T-intersection at
northbound Evangeline Thruway.
SIM
C
SIN
GT
ON
ST
COE
TIS
VE
GETHSEMANE
Realign northbound
Evangeline
CHURCH
Thruway to move further away
McCOMB - VEAZEY
from St. Genevieve Catholic
NEIGHBORHOOD
Church.
RR SPUR
AA
AN
SI
UI
LO
ST
SIM
ST
ST
ST
T
H S
14TH
16T
RR SPUR
12TH
RD
STERLING GROVE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
TIS
S
VE
AA
AN
6T
ST
ST. GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
GO
LD
M
ST
H
N
H
6T
PI
STERLING GROVE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
AY
UW
E THR
N
I
L
E
EVANG
SP
UR
LLO
TS
BE
FT
ST. GENEVIEVE
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
RR
DD
T
AN
S
DM
GO
L
TA
AY
UW
E THR
N
I
L
E
VANG
MU
RR
SO
NS
BNSF
SA
MP
HO
T
BS
ON
S
DD
MU
ST
AV
E
UR
2
SO
NS
SP
AV
RR
COBURN
BUILDING
SIM
T
ES
CO
SIM
ROSA PARKS
TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
SA
MP
SS ST
CYPRE
ST
R
GA
ST
O
RS
FI
ST
T
2ND S
ST
T
3RD S
ST
LD
RSON
FF
COBURN
BUILDING
ROSA PARKS
TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
JE
N
ST
ON
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
HO
BS
JO
7/
IN
MA
CONCEPT 6.2 (excerpt)
DOWNTOWN
16
JEFFE
ST
SS ST
CYPRE
T
2ND S
RSON
T
3RD S
JEFFE
FI
R
GA
ST
LA PLACE
NEIGHBORHOOD
HISTORIC DISTRICT
CO
ES
CONCEPT 4.1 (excerpt)
DOWNTOWN
LD
23
Consideration of ideas presented in the

Evangeline Thruway Redevelopment Team (ETRT) Resolution
Based on results of Evangeline Corridor Initiative/TIGER Community Charrette May 21-27, 2016
PDM
Influences
on
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONNECTIVITY
HIGHWAY
COMPLETE
STREETS
CULTURAL
IDENTITY
6 and 7 not
located within
extents of this
map. See Inset
map below.
INSET
LUT
HE
RK
ING
JR
DR
R
ED
ETT
ALM
AVE
LE
TIL
CAS
WI
LLO
WS
CH
MA
RT
IN
Objective: Evaluate ETRT ideas for possible inclusion into Refinement Concepts.
Key Features
1
Exploration of
using the I-49
Mainline alignment
from Refinement
Concept 6E in the
4-Series.
Consideration of
maintaining today's
position of the
railroad in Concept
Refinement 6E.
5
Consideration of
Taft/14th Streets
as potential
underpass
location.
Consideration of
the importance of
Mudd Avenue as a
connector.
Consideration of
12th Street as an
additional eastwest neighborhood
connection across
corridor.
6
Consideration of a
roundabout to align
Castille Avenue and
Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive.
7
Consideration
of a roundabout
feature at Willow
Street.
Initial Findings:
PDM 23-1 / PDM 23-2: Can be incorporated in Series 4 and Series 6 Comparison Concepts.
PDM 23-3: Differs from PDM 22 and would require coordination between LCG, SGHD and DOTD.
PDM 23-4: A 12th Street extension isn't viable due to geometry conflicts with the Series 4 and Series 6 Refinement Concepts.
PDM 23-5: An underpass would create physical impacts to the Freetown Port Rico Historic District and will not be considered further.
PDM 23-6: In consideration along with PDM 3. Final traffic operations to be verified in Tier III.
PDM 23-7: Will require additional traffic data and analysis and will be resolved in Tier III.

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POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

Provide a wider separation between mainline elevated structures

Limits of 10-ft separation

Mainline highway alignment based on new Refinement Concepts.

Limit of 10-ft separation between elevated mainline structures main

Objective: Gain additional ambient light beneath the structure.

Elevated I-49 Mainline (without separation)

Elevated I-49 Mainline (with 3-10 foot separation)

POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

Realignment of Evangeline Thruway and 2nd Street / 3rd Street Intersection

Mainline highway alignment based on Refinement Concept from Series 6.

Inset of Concept 6.1 as an example

Mainline highway alignment based on Refinement Concept from Series 4.

Additional rightof-way required.

Inset of Concept 4.1 as an example

FREETOWN / PORT RICO

POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

Realignment to achieve Castille Avenue / MLK Drive Connection

(All maps on this sheet)

Mainline highway alignment based on 2003 Record of Decision.

Objective: Improve east/west connections.

Realign MLK Drive (ROD Concept)

Potential access impacts to

Realign Castille Avenue

Enhances east/west connectivity and

Right-of-way impact to Northgate Mall

Potential right-of-way and access

Potential impact to Significant Oak Tree.

Potential impaired traffic operations on

No vehicular connection between Castille

No additional impact to rightof-way.

Reduced connectivity for vehicles

Improves traffic operations on oneway frontage roads by eliminating

POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

Evaluate Braided Ramps In Selected Alternative Within

Mainline highway alignment based on 2003 Record of Decision.

Objective: Improve traffic operations.

More imposing I-49

PDMs 4 & 5 only relate to Concept 1A which would not be carried

Additional rightof-way required.

POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

6. Resolution of impacts to the Episcopal School of Acadiana along

(All maps on this sheet)

Reduce property impacts on north side of

Directional interchange and access road provides

Impacts to the newly built hotel building on Hugh

Directional interchange and modified access road

Further adjustments to reduce/eliminate the impacts to

Access road and I-49 ramp alignments are modified to

POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

Resolution of auto dealership impacts south of University Avenue

(All maps on this sheet)

Maintain circulation in the area of the car

Record of Decision (ROD) Concept

Realign General Mouton Avenue.

Circulation is maintained to the

Provide connectivity by maintaining

Provide connectivity by maintaining

Maintain existing General Mouton

Circulation is maintained to the east

POTENTIAL DESIGN MODIFICATION (PDM)

Elevate or eliminate frontage roads at Beaver Park for east/west bicycle/

Mainline highway alignment based on 2003 Record of Decision.