Officials from the state of Louisiana have signed an agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the deepening of the Lower Mississippi River from 45 ft to 50 ft.
This project will provide deep draught access to the ports at Baton Rouge, New Orleans, South Louisiana, St. Bernard and Plaquemines.
Governor of Louisiana John Bel Edwards stated: “When completed, this project will allow larger vessels that can currently use the widened Panama Canal to reach Louisiana ports as far north as Baton Rouge.
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