Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to conduct a comprehensive study on road hazards affecting state highways and their impact on residents. The resolution highlights the responsibility of DOTD in maintaining over 16,000 miles of roadways and emphasizes the public safety risks, financial burdens, and vehicular damage caused by road hazards such as potholes and deteriorating infrastructure. It calls for transparency in data related to damage claims, repair response times, and the financial implications for citizens, particularly those in low-income and rural communities.

The resolution further mandates the DOTD to evaluate best practices from other states, including their legal and administrative approaches to road hazard claims and prevention. The study should encompass an assessment of current management practices, data on citizen claims, and a review of relevant statutes regarding liability and insurance. Ultimately, the DOTD is tasked with developing policy recommendations aimed at improving road hazard mitigation and compensation procedures, with a report due to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by February 1, 2026.