DOTD Announces $2.5 million Preservation Project to Start on La. 720 in Lafayette Parish
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:20:14 PM
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday, November 10, 2025, construction will commence on a $2.5 million project on La. 720 from La. 719 to La. 343 in Lafayette Parish.
PROJECT SCOPE
This 2.01-mile project will consist of clearing and grubbing, drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, lime treatment, in-place cement stabilized base, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
WORK SCHEDULE
The work is estimated to take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Intermittent lane closures will be required to perform the work; therefore, drivers should expect some delays.
Additionally, some work may require a three day road closure of La. 720 at the intersection of La. 343 (S. Richfield Rd.). DOTD will issue a separate press release for this closure.
The road will be open to regular traffic with a 12-foot maximum lane restriction on oversized loads passing through the work zone.
Emergency vehicles will have access through this area but may encounter delays.
The project is estimated for completion in late January 2026.
SAFETY REMINDER
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the 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).
MEDIA CONTACT
Deidra Druilhet
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
337-262-6133
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