UPDATE: ACADEMY RD. AND DOUCET RD. CLOSURES BEGIN JAN. 28

Jan 27, 2025, 16:38 PM by Caylee Deshotel

UPDATE: ACADEMY RD. AND DOUCET RD. CLOSURES BEGIN JAN. 28

Lafayette, LA – Due to last week’s freezing temperatures and snow, the lane closures scheduled for Academy Road and Doucet Road have been rescheduled to take place from Tuesday, January 28, until Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The closures are necessary for sewer infrastructure repairs being performed by a Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) contractor.

Academy Road

The northeast bound travel lane in the 100 block of Academy Road (heading toward Rena Drive) will be closed from January 28 through February 11, 2025.

Traffic Impacts and Detour Information:

  • Motorists traveling northwest bound on Camellia Boulevard (heading toward Johnston Street) will not be permitted to turn right onto Academy Road. Instead, they must detour via Eastland Drive and then onto Rena Drive.
  • Motorists traveling northeast bound on Mt. Vernon Drive will not be permitted to access Academy Road. The detour will direct them to Camellia Boulevard, to Eastland Drive, and then to Rena Drive.

Detour Routes:

  • Camellia Boulevard
  • Eastland Drive
  • Rena Drive

Doucet Road

Portions of the northwest bound left-turn and through lanes within the 100 block of Doucet Road are scheduled to be closed from January 28 through February 11, 2025.

Motorists traveling northwest bound on Doucet Road approaching Johnston Street will encounter lane reductions prior to the work area.

Residents are advised to exercise caution and plan for potential delays when traveling in these areas.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 17, 2025   

NORTHEAST BOUND LANE IN 100 BLOCK OF ACADEMY ROAD SCHEDULED FOR CLOSURE

Lafayette, LA – The northeast bound travel lane in the 100 block of Academy Road (heading toward Rena Drive) will be closed from January 22 through February 11, 2025. This closure is necessary for sewer infrastructure repairs being performed by a Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) contractor.

Traffic Impacts and Detour Information:

  • Motorists traveling northwest bound on Camellia Boulevard (heading toward Johnston Street) will not be permitted to turn right onto Academy Road. Instead, they must detour via Eastland Drive and then onto Rena Drive.
  • Motorists traveling northeast bound on Mt. Vernon Drive will not be permitted to access Academy Road. The detour will direct them to Camellia Boulevard, to Eastland Drive, and then to Rena Drive.

Detour Routes:

  • Camellia Boulevard
  • Eastland Drive
  • Rena Drive

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and plan for potential delays when traveling in this area.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2025   

PORTION OF NORTHWEST BOUND LANES IN 100 BLOCK OF DOUCET ROAD SCHEDULED FOR CLOSURE

Lafayette, LA – Portions of the northwest bound left-turn and through lanes within the 100 block of Doucet Road are scheduled to be closed from January 22 through February 11, 2025 (weather permitting), to allow for sewer infrastructure repairs.

A contractor for Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) will be performing the repairs within the roadway. Motorists traveling northwest bound on Doucet Road approaching Johnston Street will encounter lane reductions prior to the work area.

LCG’s Traffic, Roads, and Bridges Department urges drivers to proceed with caution through the work zone for their safety and the safety of workers.

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