A new eyewitness account has shed light on the moments leading up to a fatal Johnston St. crash, highlighting how the incident could have easily resulted in even more people being hurt, or worse.
The construction on U.S. 90 that spans across Lafayette, Iberia, and St. Mary Parishes will continue as expected into 2024 as Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development crews continue to work to make it a smoother experience for drivers.
A section of Johnston Street, a major thoroughfare in Lafayette, has been closed to southbound traffic between Arnould Boulevard and Leonie Street since 8 p.m. on June 17 due to a concrete pavement blowup.
UPDATE: Johnston Street, southbound, between Leonie St. and Arnould Blvd. is closed until further notice, effective immediately due to a concrete pavement blowup.
We took an online survey of motorists who drive throughout Lafayette regularly, we asked, "What Lafayette Intersection Has the Longest Red Light?" Full transparency, we're not sure y'all got it totally right.
One man is encouraging everyone to petition our parish president to stop the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Johnston Street project.