By Bonnie Culverhouse
Sometimes growth is about connectivity, and City of Minden officials are discussing a new connection between Lewisville Road and Methodist Camp Road to make direct access easier and encourage growth.
On a recent trek to Washington DC, this was one of the projects pitched for funding by City Councilpersons and Mayor Nick Cox.
“The road would go from Lewisville, all the way back to the (Minden) airport and Methodist Camp along a high line that is currently there,” Cox said. “It would provide an extra exit for Glenbrook School.”
According to Cox, a local businessman owns property adjacent to Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
“If he so desired, he could develop that property for housing, which we need because we are really landlocked,” Cox said. “With all the growth potential Minden is seeing, we need to ‘get our house ready,’ so to speak.”
When that happens, infrastructure would be in place.
The presentation included the following:
Lewisville Road to Methodist Camp Connector Project
PROJECT TIMELINE: 26 MONTHS
The City of Minden is seeking nearly $6.4 million in federal, state, and
local funding to construct a new road that connects Lewisville Road
and Methodist Camp Road. The construction of this new road will not
only make Minden’s airport more accessible, but will also alleviate
traffic congestion, prevent crashes, and increase pedestrian safety near
Glenbrook School. The proposed roadway will stretch 1.25 miles and is
located in a growth area for Minden.
Funding & Support Needed
Estimated Funding Needed: $6,344,380.85
Traffic Counts: $8,000
Environmental: $38,600
Survey: $69,600
Preliminary Design: $48,200
Geotechnical: $28,900
Hydrologic & Hydraulic Study: $33,800
Utility Relocations: $26,700
Engineering: $698,200
Construction Inspection: $577,760
Construction: $4,814,620.85
Potential Funding Opportunities
• Delta Regional Authority Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program
• FY 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (pending inclusion in TIP)