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Traffic & InfrastructureAbout 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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Traffic & Infrastructure 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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Traffic & InfrastructureAn 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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Traffic & InfrastructureThe northbound lanes on W. Pinhook Road in the 1600 block will be closed today from 8:45 to 10 a.m. for a roadway survey. Drivers should expect traffic disruptions in this area during the scheduled closure.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe I-49 Connector project along the Evangeline Thruway corridor in Lafayette is advancing toward federal approval for the first time in over 20 years. While there is general agreement that the current situation needs improvement, critics are urging the project to move more slowly through the approval process.
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Traffic & InfrastructureCLECO will conduct scheduled power outages affecting customers in five Acadiana towns on Thursday, September 3rd from 11 p.m. to midnight. The outage will impact Baldwin, Cypremort Point, Franklin, Jeanerette, and New Iberia.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe I-49 Connector project, a decades-long initiative to extend Interstate 49, will open its designs for public review next Wednesday. This long-awaited infrastructure project aims to improve regional connectivity in the Acadiana area.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA road closure is scheduled for Rich Angel Drive at West Gloria Switch Road in Lafayette from September 2-4, 2026, as drainage crews work to replace a deteriorated cross drain. Residents and commuters should plan alternative routes during this maintenance period.
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Traffic & InfrastructureLouisiana State Police are urging drivers to prioritize safety during Labor Day weekend travel as traffic increases across state roadways. The agency is reminding motorists of essential safety measures and highlighting Louisiana's new hands-free driving laws ahead of the busy holiday period.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA commercial vehicle crash has blocked both lanes of I-10 eastbound near Crowley at milepost 79, just before the Crowley exit. Traffic is being diverted off I-10 at Exit 76 while emergency personnel work to clear the roadway.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureA major crash has closed a portion of South College Road in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department is currently on the scene investigating the incident and managing traffic in the affected area.
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Traffic & InfrastructureWestbound lanes on S. College Road in Lafayette are closed following a single-vehicle crash at the 1300 block. Officials are responding to the incident, which has impacted traffic flow on the roadway.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureLUS Wastewater crews will conduct smoke testing of lines in the Riverbend neighborhood starting tomorrow, weather permitting. Smoke testing is a standard procedure used to identify leaks and inflows in wastewater systems.
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Traffic & InfrastructureLafayette Consolidated Government is moving forward with nearly $8 million in federal funding for improvements along Johnston Street between Bertrand Drive and Churchill Drive. Some residents and business owners are seeking more information about what the project will eventually entail.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureTwo fatal pedestrian crashes along the Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette this month have raised serious concerns about pedestrian safety on the heavily-traveled corridor. Local officials and residents are drawing attention to the dangers faced by people traveling on foot in the area.
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Traffic & InfrastructureResearch from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette demonstrates that dredging the Vermilion River can reduce flooding by lowering water levels, but the location of dredging matters significantly because it can also raise water levels in certain areas. The study highlights the importance of strategic planning when determining where to conduct dredging operations along the river.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin debris removal on the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish this October, fulfilling years of requests from the community. The Corps and parish officials will continue discussions regarding targeted dredging efforts for the waterway.
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Traffic & InfrastructureAs 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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Traffic & InfrastructureThe Opelousas Water Department issued a boil water advisory for Bullard and Julia streets in Opelousas effective immediately on Wednesday, August 19. The advisory was issued due to a water line break in the area that the department is repairing. The advisory will remain in effect until rescinded by the water department.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette's student move-in this week will cause temporary traffic changes and road closures near campus, with the heaviest impact expected Thursday and Friday. Residents should expect delays in the area surrounding UL's campus during these days.
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Traffic & InfrastructureLouisiana State Police conducted an enforcement operation on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge to crack down on commercial vehicles illegally using the left lane, issuing 26 citations during the detail.
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Traffic & InfrastructureW. Pinhook Road in Lafayette has reopened after being closed due to a stalled bus in the 1500 block. All lanes of travel were temporarily shut down while authorities addressed the situation.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe Lafayette Police Department is responding to a stalled bus in the 1500 block of W. Pinhook Road, causing a partial closure of the roadway. Officers are currently on scene addressing the situation.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA semi-trailer overturned on Interstate 10 eastbound near the Ambassador Caffery Exit in Lafayette, causing a traffic incident that is under investigation by officials.
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