House Resolution No. by Representative Phelps urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to communicate with various railroad companies, including Kansas City Southern Railway and Union Pacific Railroad, regarding the issue of abandoned and blighted railroads in several parishes in Northwest Louisiana. The resolution highlights the safety, environmental, and public health hazards posed by these abandoned railroads, such as rotting timber and hazardous materials like creosote that can leach into the soil and waterways. It emphasizes the need for action to address these concerns for the benefit of the public.

The resolution calls for the DOTD's District 4 commissioner to strategize the removal or remediation of these railroads in collaboration with the mentioned railroad companies and local governing authorities. Additionally, the commissioner is tasked with maintaining a contact list of the railroad companies for the affected parishes and is required to submit a written report to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by January 1, 2027, detailing the progress and discussions regarding the resolution of the abandoned railroads and associated structures.