Valhi Blvd. Extension Underway

Earth was turned last week for the first stretch of construction on the long anticipated Valhi Boulevard Extension. The eventual four-lane, 2.7 mile road will include stub-outs and tie-ins at Manchester Drive, Exeter Run, Riverwood Drive, Sugarwood Boulevard and Ravensaide Drive.

Pictured participating in Friday’s groundbreaking are Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet, left, Capital Projects Administrator Jeanne Bray, Dist. 6 Councilman Red Hornsby, Dist. 3 Councilman Greg Hood, Parish Manager Al Levron, Dist. 5 Councilwoman Christa Duplantis, GSE Engineers representative Arthur De Fraites, Dist. 4 Councilwoman Beryl Amedee and Dist. 7 Councilman Danny Babin.