Upper Lafayette drivers are about to get some long-awaited relief. Lafayette Parish Councilman Bryan Tabor announced that the Louisiana Avenue Extension is expected to open to the public by the end of this week, pending a final inspection Thursday and a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m.
The extension, which connects Louisiana Avenue to Gloria Switch Road, is designed to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and provide safer routes for both motorists and pedestrians traveling between Upper Lafayette, Carencro, and the I-10 corridor.
A Boost for Connectivity and Growth
The Louisiana Avenue Extension is more than just a new roadway. It will absolutely serve as a key piece of infrastructure expected to drive growth in North Lafayette, especially with developments like the future Buc-ee’s convenience store and several planned businesses near the I-10 interchange.
Well, I finally have some information on the opening of the new Louisiana Avenue extension. There will be a final……