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VideoThe I-49 Connector project in Lafayette has secured $50 million in funding to advance major highway improvements. The investment will fund the conversion of the Kaliste Saloom Road and U.S. 90 intersection into a grade-separated interchange, improving traffic flow in the area.
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A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 westbound near Sulphur claimed the life of a 41-year-old Houston man on October 5. Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to the fatal accident near mile marker 25 shortly after 12:30 p.m.
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A fatal vehicle crash closed SE Evangeline Highway northbound at E. Verot School Road in Lafayette. Lafayette Police are investigating the incident that resulted in injuries and prompted the highway closure.
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The City of New Iberia is beginning street repairs on Hacker, Iberia, and Julia streets starting Tuesday. Alonso, LLC will mobilize equipment and begin concrete saw cutting on the 100 block of Hacker Street through Iberia and Julia streets, with motorists advised to expect disruptions.
Read moreA regional commission is reviving a long-dormant proposal for an alternative I-49 connector, a semicircular "loop" expressway that would bypass rural west Lafayette. The project aims to explore regional transportation solutions in the Acadiana area.
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A major crash has blocked a southbound lane on I-49 near Lafayette at the St. Landry Parish Line at mile marker 9. Authorities are on scene responding to the incident. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Read moreMayor-President Monique Boulet secured $50 million in federal and state funding to improve the interchange at Kaliste Saloom Road and U.S. 90 in Lafayette. The project will enhance traffic flow and infrastructure in a critical area of the city.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government received $28 million in federal funding to separate vehicle traffic from railroad tracks along Kaliste Saloom Road and U.S. 90. The infrastructure project aims to improve safety and eliminate hazardous rail crossings in the area.
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The Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission is reviving plans for a long-proposed expressway loop around Lafayette, with renewed focus on the western section due to changing transportation needs including traffic impacts from SpaceX operations. The project was first proposed in 2003 and is now being re-evaluated with fresh perspectives on local infrastructure priorities.
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Lafayette City-Government is seeking resident input on the Johnston Street project through online surveys and an upcoming open house. The initiative allows community members to help shape plans for this important piece of Lafayette's infrastructure.
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Lafayette Consolidated Government will close the center lane of Bertrand Drive next week as part of the Bertrand Drive Revitalization project. The road construction is part of a broader effort to revitalize the corridor.
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will begin a $10.4 million preservation project on La. 97 in Acadia Parish starting September 30. The project spans from La. 98 to La. 368 and is designed to preserve the existing roadway and extend its lifespan.
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Residents in Lafayette's Elmhurst neighborhood are experiencing low water pressure and road damage caused by a leak at an intersection, which Lafayette Utilities System has attributed to a faulty valve. A broken fire hydrant has also been reported in the area, creating safety concerns for residents.
Read moreA columnist argues that Lafayette's proposed I-49 Connector project is unlikely to ever be built, citing reasons for skepticism about the long-discussed infrastructure proposal. The piece serves as a reality check for residents who have been hoping for the connector's completion.
Read moreA columnist argues that Lafayette's proposed I-49 Connector project is unlikely to ever be built, citing lack of funding and political will. The infrastructure project has long been discussed as a solution to regional traffic issues but faces significant obstacles to completion.
Read moreAuthorities have closed the 500 block of NW Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette due to a fire hydrant malfunction. Traffic is being diverted to Cameron Street and Mudd Avenue, and motorists are urged to find alternate routes in the area.
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A Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development truck collided with a crash bar on I-10 in Westlake, causing traffic disruptions. Westlake police are urging drivers to avoid the I-10 detour road in the area while the situation is being addressed.
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VideoLafayette Parish voters will vote on December 12 on renewing a 1.85-mill bond to raise $77 million for road infrastructure improvements. The bond renewal is not a new tax and aims to reduce traffic congestion in heavily traveled areas throughout the parish.
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About 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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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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An 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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The 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.
Read moreThe 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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CLECO 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.
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