S. Buchanan Street and Garage Closure Extended

ROAD & PARKING GARAGE CLOSURE: S. BUCHANAN STREET

Shuttle service to be provided for downtown courthouse visitors

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government announces the continuation of the closure of the 800 block of S. Buchanan Street in front of the parking garage until December 31, 2026.

The closure is necessary due to the ongoing construction at the S. Buchanan Street parking garage.

The detour routes consist of:

• W. Main Street
• Jefferson Street
• W. Convent Street
• Lafayette Street

Due to the construction work of the stairwells, the S. Buchanan Street parking garage is closed to the public. Shuttle services are available for courthouse visitors and employees from the Vermilion Street parking garage located at 121 E. Vermilion Street to the Lafayette Parish courthouse with a drop off location at the 1000 block of Lafayette Street every 15-20 minutes. The shuttle service is provided by Lafayette Transit System and is available Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Additional transportation can be requested as needed by calling 337-706-2350.

The stairwell construction is the next phases of the ongoing renovation of the S. Buchanan Street parking garage. Exterior and elevator improvements have been completed. Visitors and workers in downtown Lafayette will benefit from these modernized facilities, which continue to enhance the safety and reliability of the garage.

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