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I-49 Connector Back in the Spotlight | Lafayette Louisiana News
After 40 years of debate, the I-49 Connector in Lafayette is back in the spotlight — with fierce public divide. Proponents call it vital infrastructure to fix a dangerous, fragmented Evangeline Thruway corridor, while critics demand a fresh start, citing outdated environmental reviews and new climate/city risks. The $2 billion project, stretching from Willow Street to the airport, could begin with a Kaliste Saloom/U.S. 90 interchange — funded by federal grants — and construction may take years. Public input ends September 12, with a final decision expected early next year. Listen in…
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