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Stalled bus shuts down section of W. Pinhook Road in Lafayette; all lanes reopened
A stalled bus closed all lanes on W. Pinhook Road just north of the Vermilion River on Thursday afternoon, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
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Overturned 18-wheeler closes I-10 East at Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. exit for over 6 hours
An overturned 18-wheeler forced the shutdown of the I-10 East at Ambassador Caffery Parkway exit for several hours, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Police reported it happened a little after 2 a.m. The exit ramp was reopened around 8:30 a.m.
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W. Pinhook Road in Lafayette back open after closure due to stalled bus
UPDATE, 12:50 p.m.: Lafayette Police said the roadway has been cleared and all lanes are now open. ORIGINAL STORY: LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — All lanes of travel in the 1500 block of W. Pinhook Road are closed, authorities said. Lafayette Police Department are currently in the scene in reference...
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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound briefly closed at La. 1 in Port Allen after 3-car crash
PORT ALLEN — A multi-vehicle crash briefly closed westbound lanes of I-10 near the La. 1 exit in Port Allen on Friday morning. The three-car crash happened around 7:30 a.m., a West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson told WBRZ. By 7:55 a.m., the crash was cleared and traffic was flowing again.
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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Crash blocking two right lanes on I-10 westbound over Mississippi River Bridge
PORT ALLEN — A westbound crash has blocked two right lanes near the La. 1 exit of I-10 in Port Allen. The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. By 6:12 a.m., the roadway had been cleared. Traffic is backed up to Dalrymple Drive with delays reaching about 20 minutes.
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LA 107 infrastructure repair project begins for Marksville
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a $5.3 million highway improvement project along a major stretch of LA 107 in Avoyelles Parish. Work began Monday, Aug. 10, covering over seven miles of highway from Mark Street in Marksville to the Red River Bridge. The scope of work includes full-depth base repairs, old asphalt milling, new asphalt repaving, fresh roadway striping, and updated signage. Construction is expected to wrap up in late Fall 2026, depending on weather and site conditions. Intermittent lane closures are likely throughout the work area.
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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Crash blocking two right lanes on I-10 westbound over Mississippi River Bridge
PORT ALLEN — A westbound crash has blocked two right lanes near the La. 1 exit of I-10 in Port Allen. The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. By 6:12 a.m., the roadway had been cleared. Traffic is backed up to Dalrymple Drive with delays reaching about 20 minutes.
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South Buchanan Street parking garage in downtown Lafayette to remain closed through 2026
The South Buchanan Street parking garage in downtown Lafayette closed on Tuesday for stairwell construction and will remain closed through the end of 2026. The closure is part of renovations to the structure. Work has already been completed on the exterior and elevators.
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La. 1 road upgrades near completion in White Castle
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is nearing completion of upgrades to a stretch of La. 1 through White Castle. Improvements to the corridor include the replacement of drainage structures, repairs to the concrete pavement and other work on part of the Iberville Parish stretch of one of Louisiana’s longest roadways.
The Daily Advertiser
Lafayette Parish unveils 18 projects to tackle traffic, growth
A new transportation plan unveiled Monday could put millions of dollars toward some of Lafayette Parish’s most congested and troublesome roads as local officials look for ways to keep up with rapid growth. Called " Commuter Connections ," the parish-wide initiative identifies 18 projects aimed at improving traffic flow, making intersections safer and strengthening connections between Lafayette Parish communities . The proposal comes as local officials warn that the parish’s transportation system will face even greater pressure in the coming decades. Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet said traffic has become one of the most pressing infrastructure concerns facing the parish, particularly on roads connecting its cities and communities. “We have a very small geographical parish, and some people spend 45 minutes, an hour getting around,” Boulet said during Monday’s announcement. Many of those connecting roads fall under parish responsibility, creating a challenge for local officials who say available resources have not kept pace with the region’s growth. Boulet said Lafayette Parish could add about 50,000 residents by 2050 if current growth continues. “That’s if we stay on pace,” she said. “Growth is a really serious issue.” The proposed Commuter Connections package is designed to address congestion now while preparing the
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Lafayette balances highway panhandling laws with public safety
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — State law prohibits panhandling on interstate highways, right-of-way and exit ramps. Individuals caught soliciting in these areas face a fine of up to $200. Lawmakers and community leaders are balancing the urge to show compassion with the need to maintain public safety on local roadways.
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LCG budget targets traffic system not reviewed since 2011
Lafayette Consolidated Government’s traffic system has not been reviewed since 2011, according to Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet, as officials include transportation funding in the proposed budget. Boulet noted her administration recently discovered that the system had not been reviewed in 15 years. She explained that some traffic lights have become out of sync, contributing to congestion, longer commutes, and frustrated drivers.
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LCG traffic growth plan throughout the parish
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$5.3 Million Highway 107 Improvement Project to Begin Aug. 10 in Avoyelles Parish
AVOYELLES PARISH — Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 107 will soon see construction crews as a major roadway improvement project gets underway next week. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that work will begin Monday, Aug. 10, on a $5.3 million project to improve approximately seven miles of LA 107 in Avoyelles Parish.