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Officials ask drivers to use caution as Glasgow Avenue Sidewalk Project begins
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BATON ROUGE — A new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue aims to make getting around the neighborhood safer for pedestrians.
Construction is now underway on the MOVEBR Glasgow Avenue Sidewalks Project, which stretches from Hyacinth Avenue to Perkins Road.
The project will add approximately 4,000 feet of new sidewalks along both sides of Glasgow Avenue, providing safer access for students walking to school, residents traveling through the neighborhood and families visiting the library.
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards says pedestrian safety is a major concern, especially following recent deadly crashes in the area.
"We've had some fatalities, you know, in Baton Rouge here lately. That's why this project is so important," Edwards said.
His concerns come as Baton Rouge continues to see reports of hit-and-run crashes. Last month, an LSU student and her fiancé were killed while walking along the shoulder of Nicholson Drive, highlighting the dangers pedestrians can face without safe, accessible walkways.
In addition to the new sidewalks, crews will make drainage improvements by filling in roadside ditches and installing underground pipes and inlets.
The project will also include accessible ramps and crosswalks at key intersections.
District 12 Metro Council Member Jennifer Racca is reminding drivers to use caution while traveling through the construction area.
"Make sure they're driving very carefully along this corridor," Racca said.
The Glasgow Avenue project is part of the city's MOVEBR efforts to improve infrastructure and pedestrian access throughout Baton Rouge.
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