2021 Kansas Lane Extension Regional Multi-Modal Project
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About Project
The Kansas Lane Road Extension Regional Multi-Modal Connector will construct a new four-lane undivided 2.5 mile extension of Kansas Lane, between U.S. 80 and U.S. 165. The project will provide traffic relief for U.S. 165, a major North – South urban arterial highway that runs through Monroe connecting southern Arkansas with Interstate 10 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. By establishing additional transportation alternatives the project will greatly improve access between critical elements of the regional economy by connecting the region’s manufacturing and education hub, the regional airport and an Intermodal Transportation Center at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and the region’s medical, retail and employment hub to the Interstate Highway System and U.S. 165 and U.S. 80. These improvements are critical to retain and attract jobs to Northeast Louisiana and will provide easy access and multi-modal options for commuters, students and commercial traffic.
The Kansas Lane Road Extension will reduce traffic congestion along existing U.S. 80 and U.S. 165. It is the last essential element in a multi-modal project connecting the northern and southeastern areas of Monroe with Interstate 20 and the Monroe Regional Airport and other commercial centers in the region.
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Documents:
Full Project Narrative (pdf)