Residents 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.
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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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