Here’s a look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
ST. MARY PARISH Drivers in Saint Mary Parish can expect improved traffic conditions soon, as the rehabilitation of the LA 182 Berwick Bridge nears completion. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the contractor is currently making corrections on the Morgan City side of the bridge in preparation for an upcoming deck pour.
DOTD officials report that approximately 80% of the work has been completed. The bridge is now projected to reopen in the fall, bringing relief to area commuters who have navigated detours throughout the construction process.
St. Mary Parish Bridge Updates
LAFAYETTE PARISH The Lafayette City-Parish Councils are scheduled to meet today for a regular session, where key infrastructure projects and a departmental restructuring are on the agenda. Among the items up for discussion are ordinances declaring the Jenkins Road and Maryview Farm Road bridge replacement projects as public necessities…