Lafayette City-Government (LCG) expects to receive a $22 million reimbursement this fall for a flood management project involving the Coulee Iles des Cannes drainage ponds. The project, which connected the drainage ponds to the river and completed all designs, addresses flooding infrastructure in the Lafayette area.
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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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