Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced that a section of a downtown Lafayette road will be closed for the next couple of months to make repairs.

E. Vermilion Street between Lee Avenue and Taylor Street will be closed from August 1 through October 7, 2024. The closure will allow for drainage infrastructure repairs within the roadway.

While this is a short section of roadway, it will cause motorists to detour if they're coming from Johnston Street and heading towards Parc Sans Souci.

READ MORE: Lafayette Bridge Near UL Campus Closed Through October for Repairs

As you can see in the map below, the closure is basically in front of the Lafayette Fire Department station that's located downtown.

E Vermilion St in downtown Lafayette
Google Maps
loading...

Detour routes will be clearly marked and available to ensure minimal disruption. Local access will be maintained throughout the closure period.

The Detour Routes are as follows:

  • Lee Avenue
  • Garfield Street
  • Taylor Street

10 Most Dangerous Cities in Louisiana

While Louisiana is full of friendly people, great food, and fantastic music, there are some parts of it that aren't so good. The FBI has compiled a list of the most dangerous cities in every state, and here are the ones that topped the list for 2023.

More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL