Primary responsibilities of this division are to maintain parish roads, streets, bridges, signs, roadside caution lights and traffic control signals. Funding is derived from a one-quarter (¼) cent parish-wide sales tax with supplemental funding from general fund. With a work force of approximately 56 employees, the responsibilities of this division vary considerably performing the following:
inspect and maintain all parish owned roads, streets, bridges, traffic control signs, caution lights and traffic control signals
perform structural analysis of 79 parish bridges, as required by the Off-System Bridge Program
provide assistance for elections by installing and removing handicap ramps and signs at polling locations
setup and remove barricades for Christmas and Mardi Gras parades and other downtown activities
apply pavement markings for No Parking zones, Handicap zones, and parish owned parking lots
grading and shelling of roadways and shoulder, pump station roads, government owned parking lots and recreational areas
coordinate fabrication and installation of all traffic control signs and information signs
accept work orders for curb and sidewalk repairs
To report problems with signs, roads, traffic and caution lights, or bridges, contact Crystal Hardeman, Administrative Coordinator I, at (985) 873-6736, or email her at cchaisson@tpcg.org.