LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Owners of local businesses, including Deano’s, Beads for Less and Legends, have asked the local council to pause a proposed project estimated to cost between $13 million and $15 million.
Separately, the LCG Drainage Director confirmed awareness of a damaged pipe issue that requires state approval before repair work can begin.
The business owners voiced their support for general beautification efforts but expressed opposition to the current project’s high cost. Meanwhile, the damaged pipe, identified as a culvert, is situated within the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development right-of-way, necessitating state permission for any action by the parish…