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Buc-cee's will be easier to access for Louisiana fans of the popular convenience store. By late 2024 and 2025, three stores will be within three hours of Lafayette.

A recent video capturing the icy and snow-covered conditions on I-49 in North Louisiana serves as an important reminder of the importance of heeding state officials' advice to avoid traveling during icy or snowy conditions. Not only do we have less experience driving in these icy conditions we also do not drive vehicles with the proper snow tires making traveling during this time extremely dangerous.

In response to the impending winter weather, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the closure of Interstate 49 near the state line.

The two major interstates that run through Lafayette will get the attention of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development work crews this week as sweeping operations are in store for both Interstate 10 and Interstate 49.

Drivers traveling along Interstate 49 in Lafayette and St. Landry Parishes will want to pay attention to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development construction crews as they work to clean up the nearly 38-mile stretch of the interstate.

We are receiving reports about a traffic incident on I-49 that has motorists at a standstill.

Traffic is stopped on I-10 eastbound after there was a vehicle fire after midnight Friday morning.

Rumor has it this dog has been waiting at this exit for close to four years. But, waiting for what?

A viral video showing two 18-wheelers fighting and trying to run each other off the road on I-49 has reportedly led to both drivers being arrested.

That's right, two 18-wheeler trucks fight while driving on I-49. You've never seen anything quite like this...

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.

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Several other Acadiana and SWLA projects will get funding.

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