Traffic Alert: Two Separate Lafayette Construction Projects Result in Road Closures in the City

A couple of infrastructure projects in Lafayette, Louisiana, which start today, could affect your travel around the city.

Lafayette Consolidated Government's Traffic, Roads, and Bridges Department has announced that it is starting a project on Beau Pre Road to replace a bridge and another on General Mouton Avenue to repair sewer infrastructure.

Bridge Replacement on Beau Pre Road

The bridge on Beau Pre Road, located approximately 0.60 miles northeast of W. Pinhook Road, will be fully replaced.

The closure begins on Monday, March 10, 2025, and is expected to take approximately 10 months to complete.

The project involves the removal of the existing three-span concrete bridge with timber piles and the construction of a new three-span cast-in-place concrete bridge with concrete piles.

The replacement is necessary due to deteriorating timber piles and severe erosion at the bridge abutments.

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During the closure, the following detour routes have been posted:

• W. Pinhook Road
• Southpark Road
• SW Frontage Road

Local access will also be maintained during construction:

• Businesses south of the bridge will remain accessible from W. Pinhook Road.
• Businesses north of the bridge can be accessed via SW Frontage Road

Drivers are urged to follow detour signs, use caution in the area, and plan travel accordingly.

Temporary Closure of General Mouton Avenue for Sewer Infrastructure Repairs

General Mouton Avenue between Lamar Street and McKinley Street will be closed from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, 2025.

The closure will allow a contractor for Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) to perform sewer infrastructure repairs within the roadway.

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During this time, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes:

• McKinley Street
• Cleveland Street
• Lamar Street

Local access for residents and businesses within the work zone will allowed throughout the closure.

Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling in this area and plan for potential delays.