Cassidy Announces $965,000 for Airport Improvements in Shreveport, Hammond from His Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting Louisiana a total of $965,000 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for airport safety improvements in Shreveport and Hammond. “Airports are often the first impression visitors have when traveling to Louisiana for the first time. These projects will make Louisiana’s airports safer and more reliable while creating jobs and boosting local economies,” said Dr. Cassidy. The Shreveport Airport Authority will receive $881,000 in federal funding to install 13,650 feet of wildlife fencing and eight gates at Shreveport Downtown Airport to enhance safety. The City of Hammond will receive $84,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate 36,000 feet of taxiways and 640 square yards of the terminal apron at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport to maintain pavement integrity and reduce debris hazards. ###