Pilot Killed in Crop Duster Plane Crash Off of I-49Pilot Killed in Crop Duster Plane Crash Off of I-49A pilot was killed in a plane crash off I-49 according to Louisiana State Police. DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Massive Alligator Blocks I-49 Traffic in Louisiana – Video of Gator Hissing at Passing 18-WheelerMassive Alligator Blocks I-49 Traffic in Louisiana – Video of Gator Hissing at Passing 18-WheelerVideo shows the animal hissing at an 18-wheeler passing by, as this large gator was seemingly not moving for anyone.JakeJake
UPDATE I-10 Eastbound at I-49 Now OpenUPDATE I-10 Eastbound at I-49 Now OpenAfter 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.Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
Readers Sound off on ‘Hopes for Lafayette’s Future’Readers Sound off on ‘Hopes for Lafayette’s Future’Is it new roads, a new government, new politicians, or just better drainage? Here's what you told us about moving forward. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
I-49 Connector, New Lake Charles Bridge Get Federal FundingI-49 Connector, New Lake Charles Bridge Get Federal FundingSeveral other Acadiana and SWLA projects will get funding.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
DOTD Schedules Lafayette I-49 Connector MeetingsDOTD Schedules Lafayette I-49 Connector MeetingsDOTD will hold meetings about the I-49 Connector for residents living along the proposed highway’s path.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Big Improvements Coming Near Amazon FacilityBig Improvements Coming Near Amazon FacilityImprovements are coming to three major intersections near the new Amazon facility in the Upper Lafayette/Carencro area.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Go Virtual On The Future Of I-49Go Virtual On The Future Of I-49It's something that we've been talking about in Lafayette for decades, but here's your chance to see it up close and personal.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
I-49 to Close at 6:00 PM TonightI-49 to Close at 6:00 PM TonightInterstate 49 will be closed for about a half hour starting at 6:00 PM tonight, Tuesday, October 13th.Stephanie CristStephanie Crist
10 Reasons to Slow Down – South Louisiana’s Infamous Speed Traps10 Reasons to Slow Down – South Louisiana’s Infamous Speed TrapsIf you're wanting to meet a police officer just drive slightly above the posted speed in these locales and you'll get the chance. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana DOTD Buys a Lafayette ChurchLouisiana DOTD Buys a Lafayette ChurchThe church land and adjacent property will eventually be used as part of the I-49 Connector ProjectBruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana DOTD Worker Struck by Vehicle on I-49Louisiana DOTD Worker Struck by Vehicle on I-49The worker sustained moderate to severe injuries in the incident which happened yesterday near Carencro. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
I-49 Northbound Closed After Crash In Ville PlatteI-49 Northbound Closed After Crash In Ville PlatteA 9-vehicle crash on I-49 in Ville Platte has killed 1 person and caused I-49 North to be closed at Exit 23.Brandon ComeauxBrandon Comeaux