Multiple roads in St. Martin Parish have been closed due to high water, with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office issuing a list of affected routes. Motorists are advised to avoid these roads to ensure their safety. The closures are in effect due to current flooding conditions in the area.
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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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