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Avoyelles Parish’s strategic location to the Gulf of Mexico and South Americas and the Port’s multi-development plan, position it as a location for opportunity for any type of operation.
- Central Louisiana’s inland port with an 18 ft. depth on the Atchafalaya River, part of U.S. inland waterway system
- 1 interstate and 2 U.S. highways in Avoyelles Parish
- International airline service 30 miles away in Alexandria
Transportation
Interstate/Highway
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Avoyelles Parish location in Central Louisiana provides access to markets in every direction. Interstate-49 run north-south, connecting with Interstate-20 to Dallas-Ft. Worth; and Interstate-10 to the south, which runs from Jacksonville, FL to El Paso, TX. U.S. Hwy. 71 runs parallel to I-49 to Ft. Smith, AR; and U.S. Hwy. 190 runs parallel to I-10 from Baton Rouge to Beaumont, TX.
Rail
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Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific currently operate routes in Avoyelles Parish with connections throughout the southern United States. Among the U.S. Class I railroads, KCS has the shortest route between Kansas City, the second largest rail hub in the country, and the Gulf of Mexico. KCS also boasts the Meridian Speedway from Dallas, Texas to Meridian, Mississippi, which is the fastest-growing and least-congested east west route in the U.S. Union Pacific is one of America's leading transportation companies, operating the largest railroad in North America, covering 23 states across two-thirds of the United States. It serves the large agricultural sector of Avoyelles Parish.
Kansas City Southern Railway
Union Pacific
Port Facility
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Avoyelles Parish Port is Central Louisiana’s newest water transportation venue on the Atchafalaya River. With an 18 foot depth it can serve barge traffic, thus avoiding congestion on the big rivers. It is located in Simmesport, the Gateway City of the Atchafalaya River, where three rivers meet: Atchafalaya River, Red River, and the Mississippi River flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. Avoyelles Parish has always depended upon the Atchafalaya River and its relationship with the other great rivers.
The Port’s four-phase master plan for development is unique in that it provides land for industrial development along side recreation, parks, and a boat ramp as well as the parish’s latest residential development, Canadaville.
Air Service
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Avoyelles Parish is just 30 minutes from the Alexandria International Airport (9,350 ft. and 7,000 ft. runways) and England Industrial Airpark and Community, serving international travelers and the U.S. Air Force. Airlines including Delta, Continental, and Northwest offer 14 national and international flights daily. The airports also have cargo space for handling dry and cold goods.
There are three general airports in Avoyelles Parish in Simmesport, Marksville, and Mansura, which handle local travel and cargo planes.
For Further Information:
Alexandria International Airport
England Airpark
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