LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. — The recent weather conditions in south Louisiana have prompted an emergency highway closure.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) via the Louisiana State Police announced an emergency closure of Interstate 49 Southbound in Lafayette Parish from Exit 7 (LA 182) to Exit 4 (Carencro) due to deteriorating roadway conditions caused by heavy rainfall impacting the construction zone.
“Motorists are urged to adjust travel plans and use an alternate route,” the release stated…