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To The Towns Of Ridge And Judice, I'm (CJ) Sorry [PHOTOS] Updated

CJ — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:34 +0000

To my fellow citizens in the unincorporated towns of Ridge, La. and Judice, La., I’m sorry. For an area and people who take so much pride in family, culture and community, we should not accept this kind of neglect. Having lived in the Judice, La. area for about a year now, I am highly disappointed [...]

DOTD Announces Hwy 90 Lane Closures

JayCee — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:39:55 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that U.S. 90 will have intermittent lane closures in the westbound direction to allow crews to pave the road shoulder. The lane closures will take place between Wall Road, in Youngsville, and the Billeaud Overpass, in Broussard, weather permitting. These lane closures will take place [...]

Traffic Nightmare Alert for Lafayette for Tuesday, April 2

Debbie Ray — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:12:55 +0000

Two lanes will be closed on Ambassador Caffery near Acadiana Mall.

Road Closures In Acadiana – Did Tornado(s) Touch Down?

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:09:40 +0000

Please do not travel into water because most likely you can't judge the depth.

New "J" Turns Now In Effect On Highway 90

JayCee — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:27:37 +0000

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces major lane/signal changes for the intersection of Albertson's Parkway and Highway 90 in Broussard
Imagine this: You are watching TiVo'ed episodes of "Honey Boo-Boo" and realize that you are out of Moon Pies and Ramen Noodles, so you decide to head to Wally World in Broussard (you'll probably also find a live version of Honey Boo-Boo there, too).

St. Mary North of Girard Park to Close for Two + Weeks

Debbie Ray — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:56:37 +0000

Heads up if you travel St. Mary Boulevard between Dupre Library and the Hilliard University Art Museum! Lafayette Consolidated Government's Public Works Department will be closing the 500 block of E. St. Mary, just north of Girard Park Circle/McKinley Street to do some drainage improvements.

Study Reveals Women Experience More Road Rage Than Men

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:19:38 +0000

A new study has found women are lazier than men. Maybe they’re saving up their energy for when they get behind the wheel. That’s because when we’re talking about road rage, women have more than their fair share. And commuters are the most likely to lose their tempers behind the wheel — even if their [...]

Should Louisiana Fine For Tall Grass?

CJ — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:43:19 +0000

Should the state of Louisiana fine for tall grass? Well the state would have to give itself a ticket first! I have always been taught ‘image is everything’ and as I drive around this state, I think to myself how the ‘image’ is tarnished by state government’s neglect in maintaining highways and the medians, ditches, [...]

Road Construction Updates for Lafayette and St. Martinville

Debbie Ray — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:52:30 +0000

The 100 block of Live Oak Blvd. is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, June 11, 2012 through Friday, June 15, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon each day. Asbury United Methodist is hosting their Vacation Bible School. Beginning Monday, June 11 the following lane closures will take place in the St. Martinville area [...]

Emergency Repairs Close Girard Park Circle This Weekend

Debbie Ray — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:22:40 +0000

The 200 Block of Girard Park Circle (between E. Lewis Street and Girard Park Drive) will be closed
starting Friday, April 27, 2012 at 4pm until Sunday, April 29. 2012 at 12 pm for LUS Wastewater Collection to perform emergency sanitary sewer repairs

One Lane Closed on I-10 Near Butte La Rose and Whiskey Bay Tonight

Debbie Ray — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:24:58 +0000

If you’re headed back & forth to Baton Rouge during the evening hours, be aware that Interstate 10 will be reduced to one lane in both eastbound and westbound directions near the Butte La Rose exit (Exit 121), and the Whiskey Bay exit (Exit 127) for overhead sign construction. This closure will be Wednesday, April [...]

One Lane to Close on Highway 90 in Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:31:56 +0000

As part of a project to widen Highway 90, the roadway will be reduced to one lane, eastbound, from Pinhook Road to University Avenue in Lafayette Parish. The closure will take place Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. through Monday, April 23 at 6 a.m. Louisiana DOTD says motorists can expect delays and are encouraged [...]

Road Rage on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:39:10 +0000

Seeing JayCee's photos of people in the wrong lane is only the beginning… we found a crazy example of wild driving on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This video is unbelievable. Even more so when you consider that it was shot by t

Easter Weekend Road Work and Closures in Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:31:29 +0000

Are you hitting the road for Easter? Whether you’re searching for chocolate bunnies or taking a long weekend, be aware of what’s ahead on the roads of Louisiana before you go. Here are the highlights from LA DOTD: Around Baton Rouge: note the reduced speed limit within the construction zones on I-10 and I-12. In St. [...]

Work on I-10 Sign Closes One Lane at Butte La Rose

Debbie Ray — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:58:15 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development tells us that Interstate 10 will be reduced to one lane in both eastbound and westbound directions near the Butte La Rose exit (Exit 121) for overhead sign construction. This closure will be Wednesday, March 28, 2012, through Friday, March 30, 2012, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. [...]

Ridge Road Work Will Close One Lane

Debbie Ray — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:59:44 +0000

Note to drivers and shoppers: Expect lane closures on Ridge Road from Johnston Street to the roundabout at Rue de Belier. Parts of it will be closed off and on for roadway patch work beginning Monday, March 26, 2012, for about 2 to 3 weeks. You'll be able to go that way, but you should expect d

March 22 Road Closure Update from Louisiana DOTD

Debbie Ray — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:24:37 +0000

Just got the latest on road closures and high water from Louisiana DOTD. Evangeline, Estherwood & St. Mary still have some problems… Closed: La. 95 is closed in Evangeline Parish, from La. 758 to La. 29, due to high water. The detour consists of La. 95 to La. 758 to La. 29 to La. 95. [...]

Strange Green Liquid in Dallas Waterway Isn't for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:35:45 +0000

Cities like Chicago dye their rivers green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Dallas, however, isn’t trying to start their own green tradition, at least not intentionally.

A waterway just outside of the Medical City Dallas Hospital started to fill with a mysterious green goo last Wednesday.

Update on Open and Closed Roads – March 15, 2012

Debbie Ray — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:42:00 +0000

Just received word from Louisiana DOTD:

Open Roads

LA 761 in Southwest St. Landry Parish

Roads still Closed:

LA 343 in Southwest St. Landry Parish (Jct. LA 98 – Jct. LA 356)

LA 95 in Evangeline Parish (Jct. LA 2

Update on Open and Closed Roads – March 14, 2012

Debbie Ray — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:50:20 +0000

Update on Roads:

Now Open:

La.95, North of Church Point in Acadia Parish

Closed Roads:

LA 95 (Jct. LA 29 – LA 758) Closed in Evangeline

LA 343 and LA 761 Closed in St. Landry