Acadiana Business Advocate

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Work to address flooding issues downtown to start immediately

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana, and thanks for reading us this morning. Let's get started with the business news this morning. Flooding has been an issue downtown Lafayette for what seems like as long as there's been a downtown Lafayette. Now LCG is dumping $12.5 million into relieving those issues, with the first work to begin at the corner of Jefferson Street and Lee Avenue.

Have a great day and see you back Friday morning.

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