On Wednesday (June 11, 2025), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that "Segment 2" of the “LA 3241: I-12 to Bush, LA” highway project is now open to the public. This 8-mile stretch of new, four-lane state highway, combined with the previously opened “Segment 3,” provides over 13 miles that connects the Northshore communities of Lake Pontchartrain to towns such as Talisheek, Bush, Sun, and Bogalusa.
The full LA 3241 corridor connecting Bush to I-12 near Lacombe has an estimated cost of $220 million. The project comprises three segments, with the third segment's northern end at the LA 40/LA 41 intersection in Bush. These segments total 20 miles of new highway, incorporating advanced safety and efficiency engineering. J-Turns and roundabouts help eliminate cross-traffic and reduce delays, minimizing crashes and improving traffic flow.
“The opening of Segment 2 of La. 3241 puts us one step closer to long-awaited 4-lane access to I-12 and different connections to major commercial hubs across the Gulf South,” said Washington Parish President Ryan Seal. “This efficient route strengthens our infrastructure, improves mobility, and opens the door to new economic opportunities for Washington Parish.”
State leaders anticipate that connecting I-12 to St. Tammany and Washington Parish communities will boost the economies of towns like Sun and Bogalusa, which currently link to the interstate system via several connecting state roads.
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