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Residents in Lafayette's Elmhurst neighborhood are experiencing low water pressure and road damage caused by a leak at an intersection, which Lafayette Utilities System has attributed to a faulty valve. A broken fire hydrant has also been reported in the area, creating safety concerns for residents.
Read moreA columnist argues that Lafayette's proposed I-49 Connector project is unlikely to ever be built, citing reasons for skepticism about the long-discussed infrastructure proposal. The piece serves as a reality check for residents who have been hoping for the connector's completion.
Read moreA columnist argues that Lafayette's proposed I-49 Connector project is unlikely to ever be built, citing lack of funding and political will. The infrastructure project has long been discussed as a solution to regional traffic issues but faces significant obstacles to completion.
Read moreAuthorities have closed the 500 block of NW Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette due to a fire hydrant malfunction. Traffic is being diverted to Cameron Street and Mudd Avenue, and motorists are urged to find alternate routes in the area.
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A Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development truck collided with a crash bar on I-10 in Westlake, causing traffic disruptions. Westlake police are urging drivers to avoid the I-10 detour road in the area while the situation is being addressed.
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VideoLafayette Parish voters will vote on December 12 on renewing a 1.85-mill bond to raise $77 million for road infrastructure improvements. The bond renewal is not a new tax and aims to reduce traffic congestion in heavily traveled areas throughout the parish.
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About 1,000 customers on the south side of Lafayette experienced a power outage that has been mostly repaired by LUS (Lafayette Utilities System). The utility company confirmed the outage affected the south Lafayette area.
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VideoIberia Parish is developing its first comprehensive parish-wide drainage master plan and is asking residents to help identify flooding and drainage problems in their areas. The parish has launched an online survey where residents can report locations where water collects or drainage issues occur to inform the planning process.
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An overturned 18-wheeler on I-10 West at Dalrymple Drive caused major traffic delays Wednesday morning. I-10 West at that location was expected to remain closed for several more hours, while I-10 East has since reopened.
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The northbound lanes on W. Pinhook Road in the 1600 block will be closed today from 8:45 to 10 a.m. for a roadway survey. Drivers should expect traffic disruptions in this area during the scheduled closure.
Read moreThe I-49 Connector project along the Evangeline Thruway corridor in Lafayette is advancing toward federal approval for the first time in over 20 years. While there is general agreement that the current situation needs improvement, critics are urging the project to move more slowly through the approval process.
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CLECO will conduct scheduled power outages affecting customers in five Acadiana towns on Thursday, September 3rd from 11 p.m. to midnight. The outage will impact Baldwin, Cypremort Point, Franklin, Jeanerette, and New Iberia.
Read moreThe I-49 Connector project, a decades-long initiative to extend Interstate 49, will open its designs for public review next Wednesday. This long-awaited infrastructure project aims to improve regional connectivity in the Acadiana area.
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A road closure is scheduled for Rich Angel Drive at West Gloria Switch Road in Lafayette from September 2-4, 2026, as drainage crews work to replace a deteriorated cross drain. Residents and commuters should plan alternative routes during this maintenance period.
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Louisiana State Police are urging drivers to prioritize safety during Labor Day weekend travel as traffic increases across state roadways. The agency is reminding motorists of essential safety measures and highlighting Louisiana's new hands-free driving laws ahead of the busy holiday period.
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A commercial vehicle crash has blocked both lanes of I-10 eastbound near Crowley at milepost 79, just before the Crowley exit. Traffic is being diverted off I-10 at Exit 76 while emergency personnel work to clear the roadway.
Read moreA major crash has closed a portion of South College Road in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department is currently on the scene investigating the incident and managing traffic in the affected area.
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Westbound lanes on S. College Road in Lafayette are closed following a single-vehicle crash at the 1300 block. Officials are responding to the incident, which has impacted traffic flow on the roadway.
Read moreLUS Wastewater crews will conduct smoke testing of lines in the Riverbend neighborhood starting tomorrow, weather permitting. Smoke testing is a standard procedure used to identify leaks and inflows in wastewater systems.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government is moving forward with nearly $8 million in federal funding for improvements along Johnston Street between Bertrand Drive and Churchill Drive. Some residents and business owners are seeking more information about what the project will eventually entail.
Read moreTwo fatal pedestrian crashes along the Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette this month have raised serious concerns about pedestrian safety on the heavily-traveled corridor. Local officials and residents are drawing attention to the dangers faced by people traveling on foot in the area.
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Research from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette demonstrates that dredging the Vermilion River can reduce flooding by lowering water levels, but the location of dredging matters significantly because it can also raise water levels in certain areas. The study highlights the importance of strategic planning when determining where to conduct dredging operations along the river.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin debris removal on the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish this October, fulfilling years of requests from the community. The Corps and parish officials will continue discussions regarding targeted dredging efforts for the waterway.
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As the school year begins in Acadiana, heavy traffic congestion during student drop-off and pick-up hours has prompted local law enforcement to increase patrols in school zones and urge drivers to exercise caution. Police departments across the region have identified morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times as particularly dangerous periods requiring extra safety measures.
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