BOSSIER CITY, La. — A privately financed toll road and bridge linking south Shreveport to Bossier Parish sparked sharp pushback this week.

Residents lined up during Shreveport's City Council meeting to deliver public comments warning of noise, pollution and falling property values. Despite the harsh criticism, the City Council voted 7–0 to allow surveys and an appraisal to begin, just short of final approval.

Homeowners from Twelve Oaks and Esplanade said the Red River Expressway would run as close as 200 feet behind yards and a neighborhood park.

“Just imagine semi-trucks and Shreveport traffic barreling down a four-lane highway just 200 feet away from where you send your kids to play every single day,” said resident Jonathan Graham. “No matter how much you polish a turd, it’s still go

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