Louisiana HR342: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of closing a specific ramp during certain periods of times

What the bill says

A resolution To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of selecting one of the on-ramps onto eastbound United State Route Business positioned between Exit 12A and Exit 13C in New Orleans, Louisiana for closure to vehicular traffic during the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m each weekday.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of selecting one of the on-ramps onto eastbound United State Route Business positioned between Exit 12A and Exit 13C in New Orleans, Louisiana for closure to vehicular traffic during the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m each weekday. WHEREAS, United States Route 90 Business, also known as the Pontchartrain Expressway, is a crucial traffic corridor that connects downtown New Orleans, including the Central Business District, to the Interstate 10 junction and the West Bank of New Orleans; and WHEREAS, the segment of eastbound United States Route 90 Business between the Camp Street exit (Exit 12A) and the exit to Interstate 10 to Slidell (Exit 13C) has multiple on-ramps positioned within a close proximity; and WHEREAS, this segment carries a high-volume of vehicular traffic and has significant congestion during daily peak commuter times, especially from 3:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. on weekdays; and WHEREAS, an evaluation of traffic activity along this segment of highway would determine whether closing one of its multiple closely-positioned on-ramps to vehicular traffic would cause improvements in traffic flow and a decrease in threats to public safety; and WHEREAS, this evaluation would be vital in selecting which of the segment's onramps should be subject to the proposed closure. Page 1 …

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Sponsors

• Braud, Jacob (R, 105) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
2. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
3. June 1, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
4. May 27, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
5. May 27, 2026: Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
6. May 26, 2026: Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Votes

• House Vote on HR 342, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1879) (June 1, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR342?

HR342 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of closing a specific ramp during certain periods of times.

What does HR342 do?

In its own words: A resolution To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of selecting one of the on-ramps onto eastbound United State Route Business positioned between Exit 12A and Exit 13C in New Orleans, Louisiana for closure to vehicular traffic during the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m each weekday.

What is the status of HR342?

Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HR342?

Braud, Jacob (R, 105).

Where is the official record for HR342?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR342