Johnston Street Lane Closures Begin Tuesday As LCG Starts Survey Work For Major Future Improvements

If your daily commute includes Johnston Street, prepare for traffic to move a little slower than usual over the next few weeks.

Lafayette Consolidated Government announced temporary lane closures will begin Tuesday, June 30, as crews begin collecting survey data for the future Johnston Street Segment 3 Improvement Project.

The work is expected to continue for approximately 10 to 15 working days, weather permitting, meaning drivers could see intermittent delays through much of July.

Survey Work Will Move Along The Corridor

According to LCG, survey crews will begin near the intersection of Johnston Street and Lewis Street before gradually moving toward the Thruway corridor.

The operation will require intermittent single-lane closures that move as crews complete each section of the survey work.

Crews will initially work in the outside travel lanes before shifting to interior lanes once the first phase of data collection is complete.

As crews move through the corridor, completed sections will reopen and closures will relocate to the active work zone.

Crews Will Avoid Morning Rush Hour

LCG says efforts are being made to minimize the impact on one of Lafayette's busiest roadways.

Lane closures will not begin until after the morning rush hour traffic has cleared, and all lanes are expected to reopen by 4:30 p.m. each workday.

Drivers traveling through the area should still expect occasional backups and slower travel times during active survey periods.

Officials recommend motorists allow extra travel time and use caution when driving through work zones.

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Improvements Planned For Johnston Street

While the current work only involves surveying and data collection, it serves as the foundation for a significant future construction project along the corridor.

Plans for the Johnston Street Segment 3 Improvement Project include upgrades to drainage systems, electrical infrastructure, pedestrian accessibility improvements, utility relocation, stormwater and sewer systems, intersections, roadway design, traffic signals, and bridge infrastructure.

Survey crews will also document travel lanes, drainage structures, sewer manholes, and other roadway features needed to design the project.

What Drivers Should Expect

The lane closures are expected to move throughout the corridor rather than remain fixed in one location, which means traffic impacts may vary from day to day.

For many Lafayette drivers, Johnston Street is already one of the region's busiest and most congested corridors, particularly during the summer months and around lunch and afternoon commute periods.

With survey work expected to continue into mid-July, drivers may want to keep an eye on traffic conditions and allow themselves a few extra minutes to reach their destination.