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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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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