E. VEROT SCHOOL ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS COMPLETED

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has completed repairs on the E. Verot School Road Bridge, located east of W. Pinhook Road and spanning Coulee des Poches.

The $1.3 million project, which began in March, included subsurface drainage installation, soil nail wall installation, abutment repair, approach slab repair, and structural concrete patching.

This marks the first bid job in Louisiana to use Soil Nail Wall technology. By proactively applying this innovative technique, LCG stabilized severe erosion, prevented the failure of the bridge’s approach slab, and extended the bridge’s lifespan. Compared to traditional methods, the Soil Nail Wall construction was less disruptive to drivers and more cost-effective, providing long-term savings for taxpayers.

LCG extends its thanks to the Public Works Department for their leadership and dedication in completing this project, which strengthens Lafayette’s infrastructure and supports the community’s future needs.

Funding was provided through the City of Lafayette Sales Tax Fund.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 6, 2025         

E. VEROT SCHOOL ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has started repairs on the E. Verot School Road Bridge, located east of W. Pinhook Road and spanning Coulee des Poches. The $1.3 million project, led by SIEMA Construction, LLC with Geo-Stabilization, Inc. as a subcontractor, will include subsurface drainage installation, soil nail wall installation, abutment repair, approach slab repair, and structural concrete patching.

Construction began on March 5, 2025, and is expected to take approximately six months, though progress will depend on weather conditions.

Not only is this the first time LCG will utilize Soil Nail Wall construction, but LCG is the first in the state to do so. Soil Nail Wall construction is a technique that reinforces and stabilizes soil slopes by inserting closely-spaced steel bars, or “nails,” into the ground and securing them with grouted concrete, creating a retaining structure that resists erosion and shifting, enhancing structural integrity and extending the bridge’s lifespan.

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