LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), announced today that it will conduct an open-house style public meeting to provide information on the current U.S. 90 J-turn projects, as part of the U.S. 90 widening project, from Pinhook to Broussard, in Lafayette Parish.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Louisiana National Guard located at 1806 Surrey Street in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Representatives from DOTD will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions on the project. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity meet newly appointed District 03 Administrator Bill Oliver, as well as receive information on other projects in Lafayette Parish, such as the overall U.S. 90 widening project, from Pinhook to Broussard, future J-turn projects, I-49 South, the Scott Roundabout and other district projects.

As part of the U.S. 90 widening project, from Pinhook to Broussard, safety measures known as J-turns will be constructed along U.S. 90 between Pinhook Road and Albertson’s Parkway. The J-turn design will safely and efficiently manage traffic and eliminate left-turn and through movements from side roads and driveways into crossovers. All vehicles will be forced to turn right and then U-turn at a median opening down the road. Additionally, this capacity project will widen U.S. 90 from four lanes to six lanes from Pinhook Road to Broussard.  Approximately 50,000 drivers a day travel on this portion of U.S. 90. Work on this 7.19-mile project began in late April 2010 and should be completed by fall 2012. 

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state's aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.

For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD's Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).

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