Major Bridge Replacement Coming To Lajaunie Road This August

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) - A road in Lafayette will be closing on Monday, August 4, 2025, to allow for a full bridge replacement.

Lajaunie Road to Close for Bridge Replacement Starting August 4

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announced the upcoming closure of the 1400 block of Lajaunie Road to replace the bridge over Bayou St. Clair Lateral 1.

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Lafayette Consolidated Government Shares Project Details

In a press release, here is what LCG had to say about the bridge replacement:

The $2 million project will replace the aging three-span concrete bridge with timber piles with a new three-span concrete structure. Additional improvements include subsurface drainage installation, flexible revetment for erosion control, and new asphalt approaches.

Estimated Nine-Month Timeline, Weather Permitting

Construction is expected to take approximately nine months, weather permitting.

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Merrick, LLC, will be the contractor on the project, with T. Baker Smith serving as consultant engineer.

Funded by State Off-System Bridge Program

The project is funded through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Off-System Bridge Program, with LCG only responsible for right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and detour signage.

Detour Routes Announced to Ease Traffic Disruptions

To minimize disruption, detour routes will be marked and include:

• Maryview Farm Road
• Moss Street
• East Gloria Switch Road

Local access for residents and emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the closure period.