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VideoLafayette Consolidated Government is moving forward with a revitalization project along 8.5 miles of Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue. Mayor-President Monique Blanco-Boulet held an open house at the Downtown Convention Center on Monday to update residents on the project's progress and gather input on what improvements the community wants to see.
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VideoThe Perry Bridge over the Vermilion River in Abbeville has closed to traffic as a $22 million preservation project begins. State officials are recommending detours for drivers who normally use this route in Vermilion Parish.
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New Iberia residents and motorists should prepare for approximately nine weeks of street construction that may require finding alternative routes. Drivers in the area are advised to plan ahead for the upcoming work.
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The City of Jeanerette is asking residents to minimize water usage tonight between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to valve replacement work at the city's water plant. Residents are urged to limit non-essential water consumption during this period.
Read moreTriumph Construction will begin street improvements on Saint Jude Street in New Iberia starting Thursday, Oct. 22. The work will focus on the 400 and 500 blocks of Saint Jude Street between Robertson Street and West Pershing Street.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning debris removal operations in the Vermilion River starting Friday, October 23, targeting over 300 identified debris sites. The cleanup effort aims to improve navigation safety and waterway conditions in the river.
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A scheduled power outage is planned for Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. in Jefferson Davis Parish to allow utility officials to connect additional transmission line isolation locations. These upgrades are designed to limit the number of customers affected by future outages on the loop transmission system.
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The City of New Iberia will begin street improvement projects on Charles Street, Bank Avenue, and Robertson Street starting Thursday, October 15. Residents should expect traffic delays in these areas during the construction work.
Read moreA planned mural project for the University Avenue underpass in Lafayette has been postponed by M-P Monique Boulet due to ongoing road construction in the area. The art installation will resume once the roadway work is completed.
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Eastbound Interstate 10 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge will be reduced to a single lane nightly from October 12-16 for fiber optic cable installation work. Drivers should expect delays and plan for additional travel time during these evening closures.
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A major traffic accident involving a pedestrian closed East University Avenue in Lafayette on the 900 block. The roadway has now reopened to traffic following the incident and official response.
Read moreThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced more details for the $350 million Kaliste Saloom/Highway 90 interchange project in Lafayette, which will be the first major construction phase of the I-49 Connector initiative. The interchange project aims to improve traffic flow and connectivity in the Lafayette area as part of the broader I-49 Connector development.
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VideoThe I-49 Connector project in Lafayette has secured $50 million in funding to advance major highway improvements. The investment will fund the conversion of the Kaliste Saloom Road and U.S. 90 intersection into a grade-separated interchange, improving traffic flow in the area.
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A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 westbound near Sulphur claimed the life of a 41-year-old Houston man on October 5. Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to the fatal accident near mile marker 25 shortly after 12:30 p.m.
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A fatal vehicle crash closed SE Evangeline Highway northbound at E. Verot School Road in Lafayette. Lafayette Police are investigating the incident that resulted in injuries and prompted the highway closure.
Read moreThe City of New Iberia is beginning street repairs on Hacker, Iberia, and Julia streets starting Tuesday. Alonso, LLC will mobilize equipment and begin concrete saw cutting on the 100 block of Hacker Street through Iberia and Julia streets, with motorists advised to expect disruptions.
Read moreA regional commission is reviving a long-dormant proposal for an alternative I-49 connector, a semicircular "loop" expressway that would bypass rural west Lafayette. The project aims to explore regional transportation solutions in the Acadiana area.
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A major crash has blocked a southbound lane on I-49 near Lafayette at the St. Landry Parish Line at mile marker 9. Authorities are on scene responding to the incident. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Read moreMayor-President Monique Boulet secured $50 million in federal and state funding to improve the interchange at Kaliste Saloom Road and U.S. 90 in Lafayette. The project will enhance traffic flow and infrastructure in a critical area of the city.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government received $28 million in federal funding to separate vehicle traffic from railroad tracks along Kaliste Saloom Road and U.S. 90. The infrastructure project aims to improve safety and eliminate hazardous rail crossings in the area.
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The Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission is reviving plans for a long-proposed expressway loop around Lafayette, with renewed focus on the western section due to changing transportation needs including traffic impacts from SpaceX operations. The project was first proposed in 2003 and is now being re-evaluated with fresh perspectives on local infrastructure priorities.
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Lafayette City-Government is seeking resident input on the Johnston Street project through online surveys and an upcoming open house. The initiative allows community members to help shape plans for this important piece of Lafayette's infrastructure.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government will close the center lane of Bertrand Drive next week as part of the Bertrand Drive Revitalization project. The road construction is part of a broader effort to revitalize the corridor.
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will begin a $10.4 million preservation project on La. 97 in Acadia Parish starting September 30. The project spans from La. 98 to La. 368 and is designed to preserve the existing roadway and extend its lifespan.
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