Traffic

Although one lane is open, congestion has reached 4 miles in length (near Mile Marker 121), so expect delays when headed toward Baton Rouge.

According to residents in that area, there are two bridges that are of major concern, which is probably the impetus for the shutdown.

Can you be ticketed for warning oncoming traffic to slow down to avoid getting a ticket?

The closures are expected to begin at about 8 pm this evening and last until midnight.

Be prepared to take alternate routes to save some time and frustration.

Two people waiting for a bus on Johnston Street in Lafayette were killed today when they were struck by a vehicle.

The project is set to begin October 12th, and take 40 weeks to complete.

The department will be installing drainage which will require the 600 block of W Broussard to close beginning Monday, September 21

Emergency Service Technicians and First Responders are still on the scene monitoring the areas.

Earlier this morning I-10 West was closed at mile marker 119 due to a vehicle fire.