SHREVEPORT, La. - The government shutdown is already creating delays for some Shreveport projects.

According to Mayor Tom Arceneaux, three major infrastructure projects are in limbo unless lawmakers in Washington can strike a deal to open the government.

"I've lived through a number of government shutdowns. Some of them last a couple of days, some of them last several weeks," said Arceneaux.

On Wednesday, a U.S. Department of Transportation call on highways, including the Interstate 49 connector, was cancelled.

"There was supposed to be a conference call today about highways, plans and transportation. The Federal Highway Administration made a recommendation on the I-49 connector, but of course now that call is not happening," said Arceneaux.

The mayor says the city is also waiting on

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