As Mardi Gras approaches, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) reminds businesses, residents, and travelers in the City of Lafayette that Public Works began placing barricades along the parade route on Thursday, February 5. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes, when possible, allow extra time to get to their destinations, and exercise additional caution and patience while crews are on the roadways. The Lafayette Police Department will close all streets on and around the parade route one hour before the parades begin. All streets will remain closed until the completion of the last parade. No streets will be open until all citizens have been removed from the area and vehicles can travel safely. Public Works will follow a similar barricade placement schedule starting again on…..