Verot School Road Closed Overnight for Railroad Crossing Repairs

LAFAYETTE, La. - There is a road closure happening tonight, Monday, September 28, and that may affect some drivers in Acadiana.

What Road Is Closing in Lafayette and For How Long

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announced the closure of Verot School Road to perform overnight repairs at the railroad tracks located near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 90 from 9 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Construction crews with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will repair the railroad crossing.

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Detour Routes for the Verot School Road Overnight Closure

Local access will be maintained, and detour routes are as follows:

U.S. Highway 90
Kaliste Saloom Road
South College Road
Southpark Road
West Pinhook Road

To help you with the latest road and lane closures and other road construction projects that may affect your commute, LCG maintains an up-to-date map of LCG-managed road closures. Visit lafayettela.gov/roadclosure to see the latest closure information.

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