Traffic

Trooper Brooks David with Louisiana State Police says there's no official word yet on the leak's origins or possible evacuations.

Officers says that 62-year-old Betty Walker of New Iberia was driving down Center Street when she turned left into a private drive and into the path of Darrel Toepfer’s motorcycle.

It's summer In South Louisiana. With afternoon highs in the 90's, temperatures inside your car can easily top the 100 degree mark. If you're in and put of your car all day, this can make life miserable. It's customary to crank up the air conditioning in an effort to fill the car with cooler air. I suggest you change your way of thinking.

There's something irresistible about babies, and dogs! we love 'em both. The baby in this video is very animatedly making a point to the family dog.

Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced that a portion of Robley Drive will be closing for construction on Monday, June 23.

Also, one person has moderate injuries and another is in critical condition.

Officials are planning on making temporary modifications to a portion of Bertrand Drive this weekend; motorists take heed.

The reports of street flooding, traffic crashes and stalled cars were flooding in this morning as the streets of Acadiana filled with water.

Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law a bill to ban speed cameras on Louisiana interstates. Critics of traffic cameras contend they're simply a not necessarily legal monetary enterprise, rather than an effort to promote public safety.

NCAA softball regionals, baseball and graduation ceremonies will bring a lot of traffic to the area.

Lafayette Police are working a five-car crash in the 3800 block of Ambassador Caffery near Super One Foods and Robley Drive.

Lafayette Police are working a five-car crash in the 3800 block of Ambassador Caffery near Super One Foods and Robley Drive.

How do you feel about road closures for non-profit events like walks, rides, bicycle events, 5k races, etc?

The City of Youngsville mailed a letter to its residents this week, signed by its CEO, containing a plea for drivers to slow down.

Lafayette, come on, why do we do this?  Almost shutting down a major thoroughfare in the city causing major congestion, even accidents...for a sandwich...REALLY!?

I received the following email from the folks at DLU: Downtown Alive! is a go tonight! The weather is clearing this afternoon and giving way to a fantastic FREE concert at Parc International featuring The Marshall Tucker Band! (Yes, THE Marshall Tucker Band) This is the biggest band we've ever had at DTA! We need you to come out and sing along to some of your favorites!

It's springtime in Acadiana! We have a very special Downtown Alive this Friday, April 4th! The Marshall Tucker Band gave us classics like "Take The Highway," Can't You See," "Fire on the Mountain," Searchin' For A Rainbow," and many more. They're bringing their distinctive brand of classic southern rock to the stage at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette.

Whether it's a phone, radio, food, kids in the back seat, or pets unrestrained in the vehicle; distractions are a danger when operating a vehicle.

Two Acadiana towns that generate most of their revenue from speeding fines may soon be designated as "speed trap towns" by the State of Louisiana.The Jeff Davis town of Fenton generates nearly 90% of its revenue from traffic fines. Washington, in St. Landry Parish comes in second at 70%. Despite its reputation, the Vermilion Parish town of Maurice generates less than 20% of its revenue from traffic fines.

The bill, authored by Breaux Bridge representative Mike Huval, met strong resistance in the House Transportation Committee. Car insurance rates in Louisiana are among the highest in the nation. Huval's bill was designed to reduce distracted driving on Louisiana streets and highways.