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The barricades are going up along the Lafayette parade route this week.

The Public Works Department will now be split into three different departments to better handle issues in the city and parish.

Earlier this year, Interim Public Works Director Tom Carroll announced that we would be ending his service to the department as of the end of May.

As rain continues to fall, Director of Public Works Tom Carroll says LCG does not expect any sustained road flooding.

The 3000 block of Louisiana Avenue near I-10 will have alternating lane closures for repairs this week.

Approximately 5,500 barricades will be deployed by crews.

Lafayette landowers who defy the city's new trash ordinances can face up to $150 in fines.

Local access will be allowed.

It will take through Friday for the crews to finish picking up all 55-hundred barricades.

The news is usually not pleasant, but for once, here is a story that is.

LAFAYETTE – With Mardi Gras activities beginning within the week, the Lafayette Consolidated Government Public Works Department will be preparing for parades and other activities.

This morning's edition of Lafayette Live featured Transportation Director Tony  Tramel and Public Works Director Tom Carroll answering listener questions about traffic and related issues.

A new phase of construction was completed at the intersection of Guilbeau and Johnston Streets yesterday, and the changes made for a very interesting morning in the Hub City.  Lafayette Public Works Manager Tom Carroll and Pat Logan joined the KPEL Morning Report to give details on this project and others during Lafayette Live.