House Resolution No. urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study the potential benefits of the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, which focuses on enhancing the vitality and efficiency of Interstate 12 (I-12) and the I-55 Interchange. The resolution highlights the increasing traffic volumes on I-12, which lead to safety risks, congestion, and challenges for emergency responders. It emphasizes the need for improvements such as wider shoulders and strategic upgrades to the interchange to accommodate current and future transportation demands, enhance safety, and support economic growth.

The resolution calls for the development of a comprehensive, shovel-ready plan that addresses these issues and requests that DOTD evaluate the effectiveness of existing traffic management devices, such as ramp metering and on-ramp surveillance cameras. Additionally, it mandates that DOTD submit a written report detailing its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by August 1, 2026. The resolution aims to ensure that the necessary infrastructure improvements are made to enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of the region's transportation network.