Bertrand Drive utility work moves forward as broader revitalization plan remains under review

Despite opposition from some Bertrand Drive business owners over proposed development rules, Lafayette Consolidated Government says the first phase of proposed changes to the the corridor are moving forward, with crews installing underground communication infrastructure.

“The project never halted,” said Jamie Boudreaux, LCG’s chief communications officer.

The $1.9 million utility phase involves installing underground conduits to house communication lines for providers such as LFT Fiber and AT&T. The conduits will allow additional lines to be added later. The work does not include burying electrical lines, Boudreaux said…

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