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Traffic & InfrastructureVille Platte has secured approximately $20 million in grant and loan funding to improve city infrastructure, according to Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams. The investment will be used to upgrade water lines, parks, and sidewalks throughout the city.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 90 Eastbound near the Sheriff's Gun Range in St. Mary Parish has forced emergency lane closures. Firefighters are on scene working to extinguish the fire and clear the roadway. Motorists in the area are advised to expect traffic delays while emergency crews complete their response.
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Traffic & InfrastructureMayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet and representatives from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Gov. Jeff Landry's office met in Baton Rouge to sign the draft Record of Decision for the I-49 Connector Project. This milestone represents significant momentum for the infrastructure project that will impact the Lafayette and Acadiana region. The signing moves the project forward in its development and planning phases.
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Traffic & InfrastructureLafayette 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.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and Federal Highway Administration have signed off on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) for the I-49 Lafayette Connector project. This milestone represents significant progress on one of Louisiana's most important transportation infrastructure initiatives. The project is expected to transform connectivity and economic development in the Lafayette and Acadiana region.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureA columnist argues that Lafayette's approach to road revitalization needs improvement, citing recent controversy over upgrades to University Avenue and Bertrand Drive. The piece highlights a disconnect between what the city promises residents and what actually gets delivered on these infrastructure projects.
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Traffic & InfrastructureBoth lanes of Highway 70 in the 1400 block near Lower St. Martin in St. Martin Parish are temporarily closed due to a two-vehicle accident involving a camper trailer. Authorities are on scene managing the incident. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes in the area.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA truck fire on Westbound I-10 between Scott and Duson is causing major traffic delays in the Acadiana area. Authorities are currently on the scene responding to the incident. Drivers should expect heavy congestion in this area and consider alternate routes.
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Traffic & InfrastructureSurvey crews will begin work at the Johnston Street and Lewis Street intersection starting Tuesday to collect data on travel lanes, drainage structures, sewer manholes and other roadway features. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures in the area during this survey work. The data collection is part of infrastructure planning efforts for the roadway.
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Traffic & InfrastructureWilderness Trail in Lafayette will close temporarily from June 30 to July 16 for geotechnical boring investigations near the Vermilion River bridge. Lafayette Consolidated Government is conducting the work to assess soil and ground conditions in the area. Drivers should plan alternate routes during this closure period.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureTwo vehicles caught fire after colliding on US 90 in Lafayette Saturday afternoon, resulting in multiple lane closures that have since reopened. Two people sustained minor injuries in the incident. Emergency responders managed the situation with no serious injuries reported.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureTwo vehicles caught fire following a crash on US 90 in Lafayette on Saturday afternoon. The incident caused multiple lane closures on the highway. The lanes have since reopened, and no further details about injuries or the cause of the crash were provided.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe town of Abbeville has received a $15,000 grant from AARP to install solar-powered crosswalk signs in its downtown area. The project aims to increase driver awareness of pedestrians using crosswalks, improving safety in the community. This infrastructure upgrade will help protect pedestrians navigating downtown streets.
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Traffic & InfrastructureCarencro drivers are seeking action and financial compensation after loose gravel from an I-49 construction site damaged their vehicles' windshields. The issue has prompted state lawmakers and the Louisiana Department of Insurance to launch an investigation into the matter. Affected drivers are demanding reimbursement for their repair costs.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA major accident in the 6900 block of Johnston Street in Lafayette has forced the closure of southbound lanes. Authorities are investigating the incident and urging motorists to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe Lafayette City-Parish Government announced scheduled lane closures on Bourque Road near the Coulee Ile Des Cannes bridge. The closures are set to begin Thursday, June 25 and continue through July 16, 2026. Residents should expect traffic impacts in this area during the closure period.
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Traffic & InfrastructureThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has closed La. 339 to begin a $4 million bridge replacement project. The closure is expected to last until August 3rd, weather permitting, as crews work to replace the existing bridge with concrete box culverts.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureMultiple roads in St. Martin Parish have been closed due to high water, with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office issuing a list of affected routes. Motorists are advised to avoid these roads to ensure their safety. The closures are in effect due to current flooding conditions in the area.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed additional roads in Avoyelles Parish due to flooding conditions. The closures affect roads within their Wildlife Management Areas in the region. Residents should avoid these areas and seek alternate routes while flood conditions persist.
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Traffic & InfrastructureA two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of N. Eastern Ave. and East 7th Street in Crowley this morning. Minor injuries were reported from the incident. Officials responded to the scene to manage the accident.
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Traffic & InfrastructureOld Highway 11 and the Honey Island Shooting Range at Pearl River Wildlife Management Area have been closed due to flooding after the Pearl River reached its closure benchmark of 16.5 feet. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enacted the closure to ensure public safety during the high water event. Residents should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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Traffic & InfrastructureDemolition is set to begin at the partially collapsed Coburn's Supply building in downtown Lafayette, approximately one month after the structural failure. The cleanup effort will allow for the reopening of Second Street, which has been impacted by the incident.
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Traffic & InfrastructureResidents in a Carencro neighborhood have been dealing with drainage issues caused by a broken culvert near Gloria Switch Road for years. With hurricane season now underway, residents are concerned that the unaddressed problem could lead to flooding in their community. The drainage infrastructure issue poses a potential risk to homes in the area if not repaired before severe weather strikes.
Read moreTraffic & InfrastructureSt. Landry Parish has launched a new GIS mapping system that allows residents to report flooded roads, downed trees, washouts, and other storm-related damage directly from their phones or computers. This interactive map will help parish officials track weather-related issues in real-time and respond more effectively to emergencies during storms. The system enables residents to contribute to community safety by reporting conditions as they occur.
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