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Fire hydrant malfunction closes 500 block of NW Evangeline Thruway

Authorities 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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KLFY10h ago
Traffic & Infrastructure

Lafayette, Army Corps of Engineers working to clear Vermilion River obstructions

The Lafayette Consolidated Government and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have launched a collaborative effort to remove hundreds of obstructions from the Vermilion River. The project aims to improve navigation and water flow in the waterway that runs through the region.

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KLFY1d ago
Traffic & Infrastructure

Public hearing sets stage for District 03 highway improvements

The Joint Transportation, Highways, and Public Works Committee held a public hearing Thursday at Lafayette City Hall to gather community input on highway construction priorities for the 2027-2028 state fiscal year in District 03. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development met with local officials and residents to discuss planned improvements to regional highways.

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KLFY1d ago
Traffic & Infrastructure

Three-vehicle crash blocks I-10 eastbound near Duson

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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