road closures

We will continue to update this post as we get more information.

The same kind of road closure will also happen tomorrow on Interstate 49 over the MOPAC Railroad, about 2 tenths of a mile north of Highway 190 for maintenance work.

Significant amounts of rain and even some thunder rumbled through the heart of Acadiana during the nighttime hours but for the most part the temperatures have remained above the freezing mark.

Listen up Lafayette drivers! There are some road closures in the area that we all need to be aware of so we can continue to drive safely and cautiously. Check it out because these roads may be on your way to work, school, etc.

There is a lane closure for a hole in the road on U.S. Highway 190 just East of Opelousas.

State Police say they will make every effort to keep as many roadways open as possible.

Temperatures are expected to slowly rise above the freezing mark in Acadiana around lunchtime today. It might be a good idea not to park your car under power lines or tree branches as melting and falling ice could be a problem later today.

We'll have updates posted as they become available.

Look for a gradual return to normalcy later this morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be well above freezing by midday. Authorities will begin to reopen bridges and overpasses as soon as they are deemed to be safe for travel. As of 6am Saturday morning, all that was closed, remains closed.

Here is the latest road closure information in regards to the major roadways in Acadiana. This information is updated frequently so check back often for the latest closures and conditions.

Falling frozen precipitation isn't common in South Louisiana. That's what we have in this morning's forecast. How much will we get and when will it end? We've got the answers for you.

Heads up on road closure on East Vermillion Street set for today.

This is the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development