![Vitter, Others Support Toll To Complete I-49](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/I-49-Ken-Lund-630x472.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter, Others Support Toll To Complete I-49
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — U.S. Sen. David Vitter says he "aggressively favors tolls" to pay part of the $3 billion needed for the completion of Interstate 49 between Lafayette and New Orleans.
Vitter made the statements Friday at a meeting of the I-49 South Coalition in Lafayette, drawing support from other attendees.
A feasibility study released recently concludes that a toll of 18 cents per mile toll could pay for 30-40 percent of the project.
Former state Transportation Secretary Kam Movassiaghi is calling for increased fuel taxes and a reorganized Department of Transportation and Development.
He's proposing an 8 percent tax on the base price of fuel to replace the current tax of 16 cents per gallon. Movassiaghi says the tax would bring in $690 million, versus the current tax, which generates $480 million.
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![This Louisiana App Lets You Plan Your Drive by Collecting Traffic Camera Feeds](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/05/attachment-I-49-at-I-10-Traffic-Camera.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Storms Shut Down Louisiana Highway Near Lafayette, St. Landry Parish Line](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/01/attachment-zac-gudakov-Rj7sPIb4LY0-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Over 150,000 Without Power as Southwest Louisiana, Acadiana Hammered by Storms](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/11/attachment-GettyImages-1410222420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Muilti-Vehicle Accident on I-49 in St. Landry Parish Claims 2 Lives](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/10/attachment-Fatal-Crash-Investigation-Graphic-via-Louisiana-State-Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Three Men To Face Trial in Louisiana in Connection with Horrific Murders](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-64.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Just Over $1 Million Will Get You Luxury and Privacy on 17 Acres in Beautiful Sunset, Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-429933932_784576257022851_7940881120133632545_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![I-49 Reopen in Carencro After Fatal Accident with Multiple Injuries Reported](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-dima-pechurin-m3vPvRTNrMs-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Buc-ee’s Fans Will Have A Shorter Drive to Get Their Fix at Three Locations](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/01/attachment-Untitled-design-34.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![10 of South Louisiana’s Infamous Speed Traps](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/04/GettyImages-140131343.jpg?w=980&q=75)