I-49

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As another workweek begins, another round of traffic closures begin as well. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development crews will be focusing on Interstate 10 and Interstate 49 this week as construction to help make the interstates as safe as possible will continue this week...

DOTD will have numerous upcoming road closures that you need to be aware of in relation to phase one of the Interstate 10 overpass project in Lafayette at I-49 (Evangeline Thruway).

The repairs will happen in two phases, and that work will begin soon.

DOTD announced that one lane of I-10 Eastbound will be open at I-49 as crews continue to assess damage to the overpass bridge.

One lane is now open on I-10 eastbound at I-49 (Evangeline Thruway).

A pilot was killed in a plane crash off I-49 according to Louisiana State Police.

Video shows the animal hissing at an 18-wheeler passing by, as this large gator was seemingly not moving for anyone.

After closing earlier this morning (04/13/22) due to an overturned tanker reportedly carrying hazardous materials, I-10 eastbound at I-49 has re-opened.

Thursday's event will start at 4:30 in the afternoon, and it will conclude at 8 p.m.

Is it new roads, a new government, new politicians, or just better drainage? Here's what you told us about moving forward.

DOTD will hold meetings about the I-49 Connector for residents living along the proposed highway’s path.

Improvements are coming to three major intersections near the new Amazon facility in the Upper Lafayette/Carencro area.

It's something that we've been talking about in Lafayette for decades, but here's your chance to see it up close and personal.

Interstate 49 will be closed for about a half hour starting at 6:00 PM tonight, Tuesday, October 13th.

If you're wanting to meet a police officer just drive slightly above the posted speed in these locales and you'll get the chance.

The church land and adjacent property will eventually be used as part of the I-49 Connector Project

The worker sustained moderate to severe injuries in the incident which happened yesterday near Carencro.

Carencro Police Chief David Anderson tells KPEL News two separate crashes caused I-49 to be reduced to one lane in both directions - both of them in front of Ranch Outlet.

DOTD workers will be out on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Lafayette & St. Landry Parishes.

Southbound lanes of the roadway were closed for several hours Sunday as a result of the crash.