By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor The daily rain of late has forced a pause on the construction of the Buc-ee's in Lafayette. Mandi Mitchell, president and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, confirmed weather has impeded progress at the site. The fill dirt on the property needs to settle properly before the next step can begin, and the top layers have washed away and will require re-grading and more fill dirt. Company officials have not indicated a change necessary to the project's timeline due to weather, she said. Read the full story. |