Strategic Priority 5 • Parishwide Drainage, Roads/Bridges, & Utility Infrastructure

The CPPJ has made significant strides in positioning Calcasieu Parish as a statewide model for local drainage and watershed management, particularly as it continues to face flood risks and environmental challenges. Building on this momentum, the CPPJ is committed to further enhancing the parish’s infrastructure resilience by implementing innovative approaches and new technologies and securing the resources needed to drive this effort. With the long-awaited Calcasieu River Bridge project finally moving forward, there is real momentum at the state level to address and solve congestion needs. Locally, the CPPJ is focused on mirroring that progress by taking a leadership role in coordinating critical infrastructure investments across the parish’s roads, bridges, and utility infrastructure. As the definition of “utilities” has evolved, the CPPJ recognizes its role in areas like broadband development and remains committed to providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure utility expansions are aligned with the parish’s long-term vision and needs.