NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a grant for Louisiana airports to allow infrastructure improvements. The funding is a part of the Airport Terminal Program mentioned in Senator Bill Cassidy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Public officials urge Gov. Landry to halt homeless encampment displacement ahead of Taylor Swift concert Of the three state airports selected for funding, the Louis Armstrong International Airport will receive $10.8 million. “Investing in Louisiana’s airports is key to building our economy for 2050,” said Cassidy. Cassidy says this will allow for the construction of a shuttle bus connector road, provide access to future multi-modal infrastructure and increase safe movement of passengers and baggage. MSY preps for travel influx with installation of new security equipment The funds will also be used to construct a connection from the northern section of the road to the Interstate 10 flyover bridge for airport shuttles. Additionally, Shreveport Regional Airport will receive $7 million for an FAA tower relocation and Monroe Regional Airport will receive $2.5 million to replace boarding bridges for travelers under the Americans with Disability Act. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts $10M awarded for improvements to MSY airport Woman surrenders in Marigny homicide investigation FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Golden cookies + milk for Carrigan’s Golden Birthday Harris pitches herself as 'pragmatic capitalist' in push for Latino voters Suspect in August strangulation death now in New Orleans police custody