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West Congress home hit by vehicle for second time this year, raising safety concerns

A home on West Congress Street in Lafayette has been struck by a vehicle for the second time in 2026, with neighbors expressing growing concerns about speeding and road safety on the busy thoroughfare. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing safety challenges along the roadway and prompt calls for measures to address dangerous driving conditions.

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KLFY3h 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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KLFY2d ago
Traffic & Infrastructure

LCG talks priorities in corridor project along 8.5 miles of Johnston Street

Lafayette 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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KLFY2d ago
Traffic & Infrastructure

State recommends detour for Vermilion Parish bridge closure

The 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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