City of Monroe, LA

(Monroe, LA) Mayor Friday Ellis, the City of Monroe, and the I-20 Board cut the ribbon on a group of infrastructure projects. Those projects include the following:

1. I-20 North Frontage Road, Phase 2

This project was constructed by Womack & Sons Construction Group at a cost of approximately $2.5 million dollars. This further expands the North Frontage Road along the I-20 corridor to allow for the development of the new Kubota dealership that is anticipated to begin construction in 2023.

2. Drainage Improvements for East Ditch Drainage Improvements (Drainage Ditch from Fontana Road to I-20 at Pulp Mill Services)

This project was constructed by Murphy Bros. Trucking & Construction at a cost of approximately $115,000.00. This drainage project restores the drainage patterns that were previously changed in past developments and agricultural practices.

3. Drainage Improvements for North Frontage Road (Drainage Ditch/Piping from Fontana Road to Garrett Road)

This project was constructed by Bentz Construction Group at a cost of approximately $950,000.00. This drainage project restores the drainage patterns that were previously changed in past developments.

4. Drainage Improvements for Southside Development (Bruckner’s to Parker Road) This project was constructed by Womack & Sons Construction Group at a cost of approximately $215,000.00.

This project allowed for the development of a parcel of land on the South Frontage Road that was previously undevelopable due to poor drainage.

Mayor Ellis says these projects reflect the steps necessary to foster true economic growth. “These four projects and the South Frontage Road project open the door for business and industry. The infrastructure work allows for economic development by way of new business growth. Already we’re seeing businesses like Bayou Kubota planning to break ground on a new location,” says Mayor Ellis.

A map of the projects is included with this press release.

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Best,

Michelli Martin

Media Relations Director

michelli.martin@ci.monroe.la.us

318-372-7640

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