Four decades later: Lafayette ‘one step closer’ to I-49 Connector

Lafayette has reached a major milestone in the decades-long effort to build the I-49 Connector, with officials approving a revised environmental impact statement this week. The $2 billion project moves forward after four decades of planning, though funding the construction remains a significant hurdle to overcome. This development brings the region one step closer to realizing the infrastructure project that could transform transportation in the Acadiana area.