BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The Bossier Parish Police Jury has passed its 2026 budget, with particular focus on major road and infrastructure improvements.

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The police jury says more than $30 million has been designated for road and infrastructure improvements. Officials say the East/West Corridor will be improved using $17.5 million, much of which is coming from federal funds. The project will involve design, surveys, and right-of-way acquisition.

Other traffic improvements include:

$1.3 million for Highway 157 traffic study in Haughton using state funds

$4.5 million for capacity improvements on Bobby Byrd and Frank Staton, plus a new turn lane at Airline Drive and Swan Lake Road

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