The well-traveled Lafayette path will be rerouted this week due to a bridge closure. Thankfully, it won't be prolonged, so traffic will only be hectic for a short time.
The toll is a necessary evil if Louisiana drivers want to build a new one. A trucking association is not happy about paying what they call a double tax.
Crews will be performing railroad work in Duson, Louisiana, and travelers will need to plan to take another exit if they need to get to US Highway 90 in that area.