Government Plaza enhanced security, repaving Youree Dr.; mayor shares updates

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—During his weekly visit to our studios, Mayor Tom Arceneaux addressed various issues impacting Shreveport residents.

He touched on improved security at Government Plaza, gave an update on the project on Youree Drive, and discussed his involvement with ‘Love the Boot’ week.

Government Plaza will soon have tighter security protocols for all guests, a move that Arceneaux says began before his time as mayor.

The mayor explains that the public safety committee, which included two current council members, Tabatha Taylor and Grayson Boucher, began enhancing security at Government Plaza during Adrian Perkins’ administration.

“We have enhanced the process, and it really was improved when Sheriff Whitehorn took office. He brought on a was a security expert. we probably have one of the least secure government buildings in the country,” he explains.

Mayor Arceneaux also gave an update on the Youree Drive repaving project.

According to the Louisiana DOTD, the portion of the project stretching from Stoner Avenue to Kings Highway has been fully repaved. They are now in the process of repaving Kings Highway to Southfield Road.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says that because Youree Drive is a state highway, the state decides what material will be used to repave it.

He says asphalt makes for a great surface but requires more maintenance.

“I think it’s moved on quickly. Youree Drive is a very highly trafficked area, of course, so, it is a major inconvenience, but I think it’ll be it’ll be finished in fairly short order and people will enjoy the new surface,” says Mayor Arceneaux.

The project is set to be completed in late June.