Louisiana's roads and bridges are in jeopardy because of funding issues.

 

The Advocate reports there is a long list of projects that need to be addressed. In fact, that list would cost more than $12 billion dollars. But more than $90 million from transportation dollars is being moved to the state police and other services.

Officials at the state Department of Transportation and Development are scrambling to avoid the loss of federal dollars.

Motorists pay 38.4 cents per gallon in Louisiana in state and federal taxes.

That includes 16 cents for rank-and-file state projects and 4 cents for 16 special projects.

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Adley of Benton says this diversion of funds is wrong and needs to be stopped. He's currently working on legislation to change the practice.

 

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