RS 49:220.51: Office of Louisiana Highway Construction; creation

A. Pursuant to R.S. 36:501(C)(2), it is the intent of the legislature to take extraordinary measures to demonstrate to the citizens of Louisiana that roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure projects can be delivered in an expeditious, transparent, safe, and effective manner.

B. The office of Louisiana Highway Construction is hereby created within the office of the governor, division of administration.

C. The office shall be responsible for the study, planning, engineering, design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of any nonfederal aid highway that is part of the state highway system.

D. For purposes of this Part, the term "office" shall mean the office of Louisiana Highway Construction.