The resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to expedite the completion of the Interstate 49 Lafayette connector, a crucial segment of highway that connects Interstate 10 to the Lafayette Regional Airport. This connector is essential for enhancing transportation standards in Lafayette and Acadiana, serving as a vital hurricane evacuation route and facilitating commerce between the Port of New Orleans and the oil production regions of Louisiana and beyond. The resolution highlights the significant economic impact of the connector, which has the potential to create approximately 6,000 jobs and contribute over $2 billion to the state's gross domestic product.

Despite the Department of Transportation and Development investing over $22 million in planning and development since 2015, the project has faced considerable delays, with estimated costs nearing $2 billion. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of completing the connector to support local, regional, and statewide economic development and calls for leveraging all potential funding sources to ensure its timely completion.