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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.
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Traffic & 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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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.
Read moreTraffic & 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.
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