By the Numbers

• Total Engineering & Infrastructure Investment Since 2024: $127 Million
• Drainage: $47.85M
• Water: $48.54M
• Streets: $30.63M
• Sewer: $15.58M

Stormwater & Drainage Improvements

• Proactive and widespread efforts are underway to reduce flooding, strengthen levee protection, and ensure environmental resilience across the city.
• Citywide Storm Drainage & Sanitary Sewer Evaluation: Cleaning, inspecting, and mapping the city’s underground infrastructure into a live GIS database. ($6.9M)
• Monroe Regional Airport Off-Site Drainage: Major canal improvements on all sides of the airport. ($13.1M)
• Calypso Street Pump Station Rehabilitation: Upgrading the pump station to meet federal levee certification standards. ($15M)
• Oregon Trail Protective Levee: New floodwall to safeguard the East Parkview neighborhood. ($1.45M)
• Young’s Bayou Channel Enhancements: Improving the basin that drains two-thirds of Monroe. ($11.4M)
• Citywide Drainage Maintenance (ATAKAPA) as of April 2025:
• 25 miles of drainage pipes cleaned
• 1,116 catch basins cleared
• 67 truckloads of debris removed

Street & Mobility Enhancements

• Monroe is improving street safety, walkability, and access with targeted investment in high-priority corridors.
• Kansas Lane Extension – Phase 1 Complete: Key link from Forsythe Bypass to Old Sterlington Road, improving I-20 connectivity. ($17.7M)
• Citywide Street Analysis & Traffic Study: Mapping and prioritizing Monroe’s 350-mile street network. ($125K)
• South Grand Street Improvements: Full reconstruction with drainage, sidewalks, and curbs. ($3.9M)
• Lee Avenue Improvements: Modernized from Jackson to Standifer. ($3.7M)
• Desiard Street (Phases 1 & 2): Decorative paving, parking, drainage, and crosswalk enhancements. ($5.2M)

Sewer System Modernization

• Strategic sewer infrastructure upgrades continue to protect public health, prevent overflows, and support future development.
• WPCC Equalization Basin Dredging: Removed 57,000 cubic yards of sludge. ($2.8M)
• Texas–Standifer Trunkline Repair: Replaced over 15,000 linear feet of failing pipeline. ($9.9M)
• WPCC Basin Aeration System: Installed surface aerators to improve circulation and reduce sludge. ($730K)
• UV Disinfection System Replacement: Boosted treatment effectiveness and operational efficiency. ($1.4M)
• Texas Avenue Force Main Repairs: Major bypass and leak repair for 42” sewer main. ($750K)

Water System Upgrades

• Monroe is modernizing its water treatment systems and distribution lines to deliver reliable, high-quality water to every household.
• Water Treatment Plant Renovation & Expansion: Increased capacity from 20 to 24 million gallons per day. ($46.6M)
• Ruffin Drive Distribution Improvements: Increased pressure and reliability in East Parkview. ($781K)
• Bayou Bartholomew Pump #2 Replacement: Improved station performance and debris handling. ($720K)
• Woodside & Lakeside Water Line Projects: Replacing aging pipes to reduce blowouts and improve flow. ($442K combined)