LAFAYETTE, La. — Winter weather has brought snow and icy conditions to Acadiana, leading to the closure of multiple roads and highways across the region. The hazardous driving conditions have prompted local authorities to take action in an effort to keep motorists safe.
Key road closures include:
Interstate Closures:
- Interstate 10 is closed in both directions from Lafayette to Port Allen, significantly disrupting travel across the region.
- The stretch of Interstate 10 from Interstate 49 to Louisiana 415 (Lobdell) is also shut down due to unsafe conditions.
- Interstate 210, connecting the eastbound and westbound interchanges of I-10, has been closed as well.
Highway Closures:
- U.S. 90 is shut down at the Louisiana 88 overpass in Iberia Parish due to snow accumulation and icy patches making travel dangerous.
- A portion of U.S. 90 between Amelia and Des Allemands, affecting both Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, is also closed.
Local Road Closures in Lafayette: Several roads within Lafayette city limits have been affected, including:
- Ambassador Caffery Parkway north of Cameron Street
- The 100 block of Albertson Parkway
- West Willow Street in parts of the city
- The 200 block of Terminal Drive
- The 800 block of Provost Road
- The 2600 block of Dulles Drive
- Elmira Road in the 100 block
- Le Violon Road in the 700 block
- Mills Street in the 800 block
- Renaud Drive in the 1600 block
- West Pinhook in the 1500 block
- The 500 block of Griffin Road
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. The snow and ice accumulation has made travel treacherous, and with more winter weather expected, further closures may be implemented.
Motorists are advised to check local news outlets or official social media channels for updates on road conditions and closures.