Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has partnered with Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation® (AHMC) to launch a pilot program to enhance litter removal along state highways. DOTD’s “Sponsor A Highway®” program will be implemented in four key areas around the state: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport.
Through this partnership, AHMC will collaborate with local businesses to sponsor one-mile highway segments along routes agreed upon with DOTD. In exchange for their support, sponsors will receive branded acknowledgment signs along the sponsored roadway. AHMC will then provide professional litter removal services at least six times per year, with increased frequency based on sponsorship level.
“Litter removal is a costly, ongoing issue in Louisiana,” said DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet. “This partnership helps ease the financial burden on taxpayers while creating a cleaner, more welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.
The program supports DOTD’s ongoing commitment to keep Louisiana’s roadways safe and clean. In fiscal year 2024 alone, DOTD spent approximately $13.6 million on litter removal efforts. The “Sponsor A Highway” program offers a sustainable way to offset these costs while involving the business community in preserving Louisiana’s roadways.
More information about the Louisiana Sponsor A Highway® Program can be found here.
This press release was originally published by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).