The well-traveled Lafayette path will be rerouted this week due to a bridge closure. Thankfully, it won't be prolonged, so traffic will only be hectic for a short time.
The toll is a necessary evil if Louisiana drivers want to build a new one. A trucking association is not happy about paying what they call a double tax.
Crews will be performing railroad work in Duson, Louisiana, and travelers will need to plan to take another exit if they need to get to US Highway 90 in that area.
A recent video capturing the icy and snow-covered conditions on I-49 in North Louisiana serves as an important reminder of the importance of heeding state officials' advice to avoid traveling during icy or snowy conditions. Not only do we have less experience driving in these icy conditions we also do not drive vehicles with the proper snow tires making traveling during this time extremely dangerous.
In response to the impending winter weather, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the closure of Interstate 49 near the state line.
Louisiana's DOTD has authorized an extension for the public/private partnership that wants to build a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles.
The two major interstates that run through Lafayette will get the attention of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development work crews this week as sweeping operations are in store for both Interstate 10 and Interstate 49.
A section of Johnston Street, a major thoroughfare in Lafayette, has been closed to southbound traffic between Arnould Boulevard and Leonie Street since 8 p.m. on June 17 due to a concrete pavement blowup.
UPDATE: Johnston Street, southbound, between Leonie St. and Arnould Blvd. is closed until further notice, effective immediately due to a concrete pavement blowup.