Staff Report The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced 24 projects, including Ascension Parish and surrounding areas. Seventeen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $81.7 million. “Thanks to the relationships we have developed with the state, DOTD, and our legislative delegation, we were able to secure these majors projects,” Ascension Parish President Cointment said. “This will go a long way in getting traffic moving through the parish.” Cointment also noted that there are many Move Ascension projects either already completed, currently under construction, or about to be advertised for construction. “This is great news for Ascension!” he said. “As a result of June’s second letting, we’re investing nearly $82 million in infrastructure and kicking off several major projects around the state,” said DOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. “Included are two essential projects that we’re proud to see get started. One is the installation of cable barriers along a portion of I-210, and the other is the elevation of a segment of LA 70 between Pierre Part and Morgan City, a project that will mitigate roadway flooding during Louisiana’s frequent heavy storms.”