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Traffic & InfrastructureLafayette City-Parish Government announces a temporary road closure of Girard Park Circle between E. St. Mary Boulevard and Girard Park Lane starting Monday, August 3, 2026, and lasting through Monday, August 17, 2026. Residents and commuters should plan alternative routes during this closure period.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureOpelousas is conducting repairs on a major water line and residents may experience temporary water discoloration during the work. Mayor Julius Alsandor is asking residents to report any ongoing issues to city crews so they can respond quickly to problems.
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Traffic & InfrastructureAn 18-wheeler crash on I-10 in Baton Rouge sparked a fire early Friday morning after the truck hit a guardrail, forcing a portion of the interstate to close. Two people were transported to the hospital as a result of the incident.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA tree has fallen on a powerline in Crowley, causing authorities to close N. Ave. J and E. 14th Street. CLECO crews are expected to arrive to make repairs, and motorists are urged to avoid the affected area.
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Traffic & InfrastructureJeff Davis Electric Cooperative has announced a scheduled outage planned for Friday, August 14. The planned maintenance is part of the cooperative's regular infrastructure maintenance program.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA major vehicle crash on I-10 west near Lafayette has left two people critically injured and is causing significant traffic delays in the area. Authorities are responding to the incident on the interstate highway.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureLafayette Consolidated Government's proposed budget includes funding for early-stage improvements to East Broussard Road, aiming to reduce traffic congestion in the area through a road-widening project.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe City of Opelousas has announced a scheduled maintenance and repair to a main water line on July 30. This work is part of the city's ongoing efforts to upgrade and improve its water infrastructure.
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Traffic & InfrastructureConstruction has begun on a $2.9 million bridge replacement project on LA 343 that connects Acadia and Vermilion parishes. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is replacing the aging Bayou Queue de Tortue Bridge as part of the infrastructure improvement effort.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureLafayette Police Department is responding to a major traffic crash in the 3600 block of West Congress Street at Mimosa Street. The incident has resulted in the closure of West Congress Street in that area.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe City of St. Martinville will shut off water service south of Dernier Street tonight at 10 p.m. to repair a leaking valve. A boil water advisory will follow the repair work.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will close the LA 14 By-Pass Bridge for a couple of days next week to perform repairs on the bridge deck, weather permitting.
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Traffic & InfrastructureWestbound I-10 near Duson experienced a crash at mile marker 91 near Church Point Highway that blocked the left lane. The roadway has since reopened following the incident, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureA Port Barre resident reported a significant pothole in the middle of the road that was causing vehicle damage. St. Landry Parish crews responded and completed repairs the same day the concern was raised.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe University Avenue paving project in Lafayette is entering its final stage, with crews currently laying the last asphalt surface. Work is expected to continue for approximately three weeks, weather permitting.
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Traffic & InfrastructureLafayette Consolidated Government has announced a temporary closure of Gourmet Road scheduled for July 20. The road closure is part of planned infrastructure maintenance or construction work in the Lafayette area.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureUS 90 westbound at Jefferson Island has been shut down due to a crash, with traffic being diverted to US 88. According to police, there were no serious injuries reported from the incident.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureBroussard has updated its long-term water system plan to improve reliability and service quality. The updated plan includes adding three new wells to more than double the city's water production capacity and expanding water storage to meet peak demand and emergency needs.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureA Breaux Bridge homeowner on Chawee Road is dealing with recurring flooding issues and blames inadequate drainage infrastructure. The situation has sparked a dispute over responsibility for repairs and who should address the failing drainage system.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureLafayette 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.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureA 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.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureA crash on I-49 at its interchange with I-10 has caused significant traffic delays. Police are responding to the accident, which occurred on an I-49 on-ramp and has backed up traffic in the area.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureInterstate 49 southbound near Pont Des Mouton Road was temporarily closed due to a multi-vehicle crash but has since reopened. No injuries or additional details were reported in the incident.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA major bridge replacement project has begun on LA 339 in Vermilion Parish, where crews will replace three aging timber bridges near Hidalgo Road and Broadview. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development project will result in long-term road closures and detours for drivers in the area. The work is expected to improve infrastructure safety and reliability in the region.
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