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Levee Road Deal Keeps Access Alive | Alexandria Louisiana News
A Louisiana road vital for hunting and fishing faces closure by the flood protection agency — until local police jurors stepped in with a bold compromise. They agreed to co-manage the Diversion Canal Levee Road, pledging $30K annually (rising 2% yearly) to maintain it — but only if five landowners sign off within 90 days. The deal includes strict rules: no hunting, fishing, or sightseeing on the levee itself, and roads must meet public standards. If landowners don’t approve quickly, the levee district will shut it down. The agreement lasts five years, with renewal pending review — and similar…
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