DOTD announces extension of Evangeline Thruway rehabilitation project
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00:35 PM
LAFAYETTE, LA - Today, DOTD announced that it has extended the limits of the current Evangeline Thruway rehabilitation project in Lafayette Parish.

Crews recently began working to rehab the section of the Evangeline Thruway (La. 182) from the railroad junction to the I-10/I-49 interchange.

This project will include concrete pavement patching, asphalt concrete paving, joint sealing, and dowel bar retrofit, high-density polyurethane foam (slab jacking), handicap ramps, and related work.

Construction work is expected to take place during the following times throughout the week, weather permitting:
  • Monday - Thursday: 8 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
During the weekend, work will take place continuously beginning Friday evening at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday morning, weather permitting.

Drivers can expect alternating double lane closures during the project. The periodic lane closures are required to perform slab jacking and concrete pavement patching operations within the roadway.

There will be 12 foot width restrictions throughout the project during working hours. Emergency vehicles will have access to the areas but may encounter delays.

The first section of the project included the Evangeline Thruway (U.S. 90) from the railroad junction to East Pinhook Road, while the second section will include work along U.S. 90 from La. 92 (Young Street) to La. 88 (Coteau Road) in Lafayette Parish.

The project is estimated to be completed by late spring 2025.
DOTD appreciates your patience. Please drive with caution through the construction site and be attentive to work crews and their equipment.

DOTD has the following resources in place to assist motorists.

  • MyDOTD: Motorists can receive information on local projects, lane and road closures, and other DOTD activities by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
  • 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by downloading the 511 app, visiting www.511la.org, or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region about which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511)


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