Plaquemines Port updates ferry plans, pauses rail-extension grant after stakeholder concerns Port staff reported the new ferry project is at 100% design and due for DOTD bid; FTA-funded ferry-landing barge work is moving toward public bids. Officials also said a planned grant application for the LGP rail extension is paused after stakeholders raised concerns; estimated rail costs are roughly $103 million to $110 million.

Major updates are underway at Plaquemines Port, including a fully designed ferry project and a pause on a significant rail extension grant due to stakeholder concerns.

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