State Representative Daryl Deshotels recently announced that he has secured over $13 million in critical investments for District 28 to improve roads, infrastructure, and community services. Additionally, Rep. Deshotels authored legislation to promote more responsible spending of tax dollars and foster a more business-friendly environment across Louisiana.

The funding has been divvied up in the following way:

• Roads & Infrastructure – $11,423,835
  • State Road (LA 107): $8,508,000
  • Parish Roads: $2,676,935
• Roadway improvements – $1.3 million
• Ruby/Centerpoint Rd. – $200,000
• Business Loop Rd. – $336,925
• Riche Rd. – $622,010
• Beauregard Lemoine Rd. – $218,000
• Village of Hessmer Roads (improvements to Smith, Josephine, Gremillion, and Aymond Streets): $238,900
• Other Projects – $1,624,397
  • Avoyelles Port Commission (Liquid Fertilizer Tank Terminal Expansion): $750,000
  • Evergreen Water System Improvements: $71,397
  • Village of Moreauville (Sidewalk Rehabilitation): $78,000
  • Village of Plaucheville (New Fire Station Construction): $500,000
  • Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department (Emergency Operations Center): $225,000

Rep. Deshotels stated that, “It is an honor to work for the people of District 28. Thank you for the continued trust and opportunity to serve.”