Lafayette Road Closing Through August for Bridge Replacement

A road in Lafayette Parish will be closed through August of this year to replace an existing bridge.

Stutes Road, officially in Judice, Louisiana, will be closed from February 11, 2025, through August 11, 2025, for the bridge work (located approximately 0.36 miles west of Lagneaux Road).

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette Consolidated Government's Traffic, Roads, and Bridges Department says the full bridge replacement project includes the removal of the existing 20-foot timber bridge and the installation of a double box culvert, along with associated earthwork and roadway improvements.

These upgrades will enhance the durability and safety of the roadway for motorists.

Detour routes are in place, and local access will be maintained throughout the project.

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Motorists are advised to use the following detour routes:

Lagneaux Road
Ridge Road
Fernway Lane

Drivers are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly and exercise caution when traveling near the construction zone.

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