Construction has begun on a $2.9 million bridge replacement project on LA 343 that connects Acadia and Vermilion parishes. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is replacing the aging Bayou Queue de Tortue Bridge as part of the infrastructure improvement effort.
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A three-vehicle crash has blocked both lanes of I-10 eastbound at milepost 92 near Duson in Acadia Parish. Louisiana State Police are on scene, and motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays in the area.
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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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