NOW OPEN: DOTD announces start of $1.6M box culvert replacement project on Rue du Belier (LA 93) in Lafayette Parish
Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:29:05 AM
UPDATE #3: La. 93, located 1.7 miles north of La. 342, is now OPEN to traffic.
UPDATE #2: Due to extreme heat conditions, this road closure has been extended until Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8 a.m. This closure is necessary in order to allow the newly placed asphalt pavement to cool down.
Update: Due to recent weather conditions, this road closure has been extended until Wednesday, July 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Lafayette, LA - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning on July 7, 2025, construction will commence on a $1.63 million dollar project to replace a box culvert along a 0.053-mile stretch of LA 93 in Lafayette Parish.
This work will involve a 21-day closure of LA 93, located 1.7 miles north of LA 342, beginning Monday, July 7 until Sunday, July 27.
PROJECT SCOPE
This project consists of removing the existing drainage structures, earthwork, installation of reinforced concrete box culverts, base work, asphalt concrete overlay, drainage improvements and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
During the 21-day closure, work may take place each day of the closure.
The remaining work is estimated to take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
Emergency vehicles will NOT have access to this area during the planned 21-day road closure event.
A detour route will be posted utilizing Dulles Drive, Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, and W. Congress Street.
Intermittent lane closures will also be required to perform the remaining work. Therefore, drivers should expect delays. Emergency vehicles will have access through this area while intermittent lane closures are in effect.
The project is estimated for completion in October 2025.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
DOTD TRAVEL RESOURCES
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 activity by signing up for MyDOTD at www.dotd.la.gov.
- 511 Traveler Information: Travelers can also find information regarding road closures and traffic by 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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