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I stopped and spoke to someone about the property behind Target. It is only being used for a staging area for Bluebonnet Road construction debris. The contractor will be grading the land after use.

Any idea of the holdup on the builds of the car and RV dealerships?

I see dirt being moved behind the Target. Any idea what's going on? Also I see the apartment complex across the interstate is expanding.

I'm hearing the car dealership will break ground this coming July. I'm also hearing rumors of Rouses going in where Buccees was supposed to go.

Freddy's is going up next to Golden Corral. Someone told me that he was told last year by the councilman and by the developer that a Dunkin Donuts will be built there. I'm hoping something builds next to Chilis.

According to the BR Planning Commision agenda, a Dominos Pizza is looking at the Capital Bank at Millerville/Old Hammond. Also a Freddy's and Aspen Dental/restraunt were approved for Millerville Greens. But then again, Buccees was also approved. Lol I was also told someone is clearing some land on Millerville.

Zaxbys and Golden Coral will be between the access street and Millerville. I think there is only one spot left and it will be all taken.

According to Business Report, Golden Corral is looking into a 2.5 acre lot. Also, a undisclosed retailer is looking into a 15 acre spot.

Does it come across like work has stopped? Seemed like they were making progress on the onramp, then no more.

The RV Shop is relocating to the Greens at Millerville. I would think this is the other dealership previously mentioned (I hope). How long does it generally take to install an onramp? 6 months?

I guess some news is better than no news. I have the assumption Richards Mazda or Nissan will be the other local car dealership. I'm certain the subdivisions behind these locations are not too happy. I'm confused why it is taking forever to put down the interstate onramp. I guess a lot of Federal and DOTD red tape. It appears this development will still be a development for the next couple years.

Just like Juban Crossing, I guess the costs to bury those lines are too great. Thanks for providing those plans. I have never seen them. I'm hoping some of the outlaying retail will result in being restaurants.

I was thinking the on-ramp would be wrapping up by now. Soon I guess. Is anyone familiar with this developer's previous developments? I'm hoping this development will be nice but with a car dealership included, I have my doubts.

Richyb83, CVS was going to buy the lots and house behind the Avalon Garden homes. Is Stirling Properties still planning on putting a bank or something on the vacant lot next to Chili's? Months back, there was a 'for sale' next to Mattress Firm. I'm not sure if it is still there. I wonder if someone will buy the old Capital One bank at Millerville and Old Hammond and redevelop that area. Also, I think that mound of dirt behind Target can only be turned into a subdivision. Can't think of anything else. I guess time will only tell.

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Although this project has begun, is there any chance it gets held up again by the developer's previous partner and bank? I'm hoping this project ramps up and results in being a quality project. I'm excited to see the remainder of those trees come down. CVS was going to buy all of the Avalon Garden homes but that deal fell through.

Am I mistaken by saying that the Millerville development fell through? I noticed Beau Box is the agent for 50 acres there.

Anyone know what time the fireworks are going to go off in Port Allen this coming sunday night?

Have they given a time table on when they will start construction for the commercial area of the Fairwood site? Also, is Stirling building the Regions Bank down by Avalon?

Are they going to start on the home construction before the commerial on the Fairview site?

Anybody know of the future of the Pete's Hwy interchange? I grew up in the church close to the overpass and the city said they may have to take it. They may just follow plans like Juban.

Thanks... I forgot all about the RR tracks. It's good that a thruway like ONeal won't have to stop like a Airline and Sherwood.

Pertaining to the Direct General construction... Will it be like a campus of some sort? It looks like it covers the entire vacant property. I didn't know if that was a sewage/overflow pond or is it just a recreational pond on Choctaw. One more pointless question... Why is the ONeal extension built up? Is that a possible overpass/bridge in the farview?

What was the fireworks about?

Starbucks will be in the 8 story Essen building. I took my family out to eat tonight downtown, and I am just amazed. What a difference a year and new mayor makes! People were walking up and down Third and Lafeyette Streets.