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Robley Drive in Lafayette closes at E. Broussard Road for roundabout project
Lafayette Consolidated Government has closed Robley Drive at E. Broussard Road to make way for a new roundabout, with the closure lasting through Saturday, Nov. 21. The project is designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the area, and officials noted that closing Robley Drive allows traffic on E. Broussard Road to keep flowing, which reduces the overall construction time for the project.
theadvocate.com
‘It’s like a big puzzle': Crowding, routing issues explained as buses roll in Lafayette
More than 20,000 Lafayette Parish students are riding school buses this year, putting the district's transportation system to the test as officials work through early issues with crowding, delays and a new tracking app. Lafayette Parish schools welcomed 28,000 students for the 2026-2027 school year last week, with 242 buses...
kalb.com
Massive sinkhole exposes gas and water lines, disrupts travel in Avoyelles Parish
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A sinkhole along North Bayou Des Glaises Road in Avoyelles Parish is causing problems for residents in the area. They say traveling has been a concern since a culvert washed out during Tropical Storm Arthur. “Normally, when we leave, we go westbound here on North...
kadn.com
Robley Drive at East Broussard Road in Lafayette closing for roundabout project
Robley Drive at East Broussard Road in Lafayette will close starting this week for about three months as crews build a new roundabout at the intersection. The closure is part of a $3.6 million project aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing safety at the intersection, according to Lafayette Consolidated Government. Robley Drive is a two-lane road that runs north toward Johnston Street and west toward Milton, and residents and business owners in the area say traffic backups at the intersection have long been a problem.
NOLA.com
Letters: After all these years, the Lafayette I-49 connector is still a bad idea
Considering the DOTD Lafayette Consolidated Government recently applied for a total of $50 million from the federal government and the state Department of Transportation and Development to fund pre-construction work on the Interstate 49 Lafayette connector, I remind the public that this 30-year-old project has several major problems:. 1. Toxic...
KALB
Massive sinkhole exposes gas and water lines, disrupts travel in Moreauville
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
DOTD announces daily lane closures for Sunshine Bridge
The Sunshine Bridge will have right eastbound lane closures through Aug. 28 and right westbound lane closures Sept. 14-25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, per the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. According to the DOTD announcement, the partial closures will allow crews to conduct an inspection...
theadvocate.com
I-49 Connector project is advancing for the second time. Here's when the public can weigh in.
The public may review and comment Sept. 2 on the recently-signed environmental impact statement for the proposed Interstate 49 Lafayette Connector. An open house is scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Downtown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan St. in Lafayette. Oral public comment will begin at 6 p.m....
postsouth.com
New detour coming to La. 404 bridge project
Crews remain busy with construction of a bridge along La. 404 between Bayou Pigeon and White Castle. With a temporary bridge now intact, the focus of work is now geared toward completion on an artery that will connect the traffic to the new temporary crossing, according to an Iberville Parish Government news release.
The Daily Advertiser
Lafayette transit riders set for safer, more reliable buses
Lafayette’s public transportation system is set for a major upgrade after Lafayette Consolidated Government secured nearly $3 million in competitive federal funding to replace aging buses and modernize the facilities that keep the Lafayette Transit System running. LCG, through the Lafayette Transit System, received $2.985 million in Federal Transit Administration grants, making Lafayette one of only a handful of transit systems in Louisiana selected for funding through the competitive redistribution of unused federal transit dollars. The investment comes as Lafayette works to modernize its transit fleet and improve the reliability, safety and comfort of public transportation for residents across Lafayette Parish. "Reliable public transportation strengthens our workforce, supports economic opportunity, and connects residents to the services they depend on every day," said Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet. "These competitive federal investments allow Lafayette to continue modernizing our transit system while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. By investing in safer buses and more efficient maintenance facilities today, we are building a stronger, more reliable transit system for the future." Lafayette among select Louisiana transit systems Lafayette Transit System received $1.785 million through the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Rural Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program. The money came from unused federal