This proposal renews an existing bond millage (not a new tax) to improve the commuter corridors people rely on every day.
Lafayette Commuter Connections
Strong Communities Need Strong Connections.
Every day, thousands of people travel between Lafayette Parish communities to get to work, take children to school, attend appointments, support local businesses, and visit family. Commuter Connections is a parishwide transportation initiative focused on improving the corridors people rely on every day. As Lafayette Parish continues to grow, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in the transportation corridors that connect our communities for decades to come.
Better Commutes Mean:
Less Time in Traffic
More reliable trips and fewer delays on the routes people use most.
Safer Travel
Strategic improvements based on crash data, roadway conditions, and engineering analysis.
Stronger Infrastructure
Roadway projects coordinated with drainage improvements whenever feasible.
A More Competitive Parish
Better movement for workers, customers, emergency responders, and commerce.
A Smarter Approach to Moving Lafayette Parish
This proposed investment includes:
18 Projects. One Connected Parish.
Every project in this package was selected with a purpose: to solve real transportation challenges, improve daily commutes, and prepare Lafayette Parish for the growth that’s happening. Using traffic data, crash analysis, and public feedback via our Growth Plan efforts, we've identified the projects that will make the biggest difference for the people who travel these routes every day.
Swipe below to explore key projects and what they could mean for your commute.
Bonin Road at La Neuville Road*
Convert the all-way stop at La Neuville Road to a roundabout.
Bonin Road at Ambassador Caffery Parkway*
Northbound and southbound right turn lanes along Bonin Road.
Chemin Metairie Parkway at Fortune Road*
Convert the all-way stop at Fortune Road to a roundabout.
Verot School Road at Vincent Road*
Add a southbound right-turn lane on Verot School Road and eastbound dual left-turn lanes on Vincent Road.
Verot School Road (Woodstone Drive to Hwy 92)*
Left Turn Lanes at various side streets
Verot School Road at Pinhook Road*
Add intersection turn-lane improvements at Pinhook Road.
E. Broussard Road (Johnston Street to Robley Drive)*
Widen E. Broussard Road from Johnston Street to Robley Drive from two lanes to a four-lane boulevard with shared-use path improvements.
LA Highway 89 (Albertson Parkway to Pinhook Road)
Widen LA Highway 89 from two to three lanes and improve the LA Highway 89 / Albertson Parkway intersection.
Ridge Road at South Domingue Avenue
Convert the two-way stop at South Domingue Avenue to a roundabout.
Ridge Road at Rue du Belier
Reconstruct and expand capacity at the Rue du Belier as a multilane roundabout.
Ridge Road at Lagneaux Road
Expand the Lagneaux Road intersection with turn lanes and convert the two-way stop to a signalized intersection.
Ridge Road (Rue du Belier to Ambassador Caffery Parkway)*
Widen Ridge Road from Rue du Belier to Ambassador Caffery Parkway to a four-lane roadway, intermittent left-turn lanes, and sidewalks on both sides.
Rue du Belier at Congress Street*
Intersection with 4-lane to the north and 3-lane to the south.
W Broussard Road at Duhon Road*
Convert the all-way stop at Duhon Road to a roundabout.
Veterans Drive at North Michaud Street*
Add a westbound right-turn lane on Veterans Drive and a southbound left-turn lane on North Michaud Street; convert the intersection to a signal.
Hector Connoly Road at Frontage Road (East of I-49)*
Signalize the intersection and improve capacity on the intersection approaches.
Gloria Switch Road at Frontage Road (West of I-49)*
Improve northbound, southbound, and eastbound approach capacity and add signalization at Frontage Road.
North University Avenue at Renaud Drive
Convert the two-way stop at Renaud Drive to a multi-lane roundabout with access management improvements.
Signal Retiming & Synchronization
Implement parishwide signal retiming and synchronization improvements.
*Notes a proposed LCG project.
This project list may evolve as planning continues. Additional improvements to state-maintained roads may also complement these investments.
Explore the Project Map
Explore our interactive GIS map to see where each proposed project is located and how these investments connect communities across Lafayette Parish.
Growth is Happening. So is Congestion.
Lafayette Parish will continue to grow with or without these investments. Starting now gives us the opportunity to ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with growth and supports the families, businesses, and communities that will depend on it for decades to come.
The longer we wait to start, the longer we wait to benefit. Every year we wait can mean:
- More congestion
- Higher construction costs
- Longer commutes
- Lost time = lost productivity for commuters and employers
One Vision. Multiple Funding Sources.
The bond renewal does not fund this vision alone. Delivering Commuter Connections will require a combination of local, state and federal resources.
- Bond Revenue: Dedicated local funding to advance priority projects and position Lafayette Parish to pursue additional funding opportunities. This is the foundation.
- Capital Outlay: State capital investments secured for eligible infrastructure projects
- Local Match + Dedications: Local dollars that can help meet matching requirements and advance priority projects.
- State Funding: Partnerships and transportation funding opportunities through the State of Louisiana, bringing dollars home to Lafayette.
- Federal Grants: Competitive federal programs that can help leverage local dollars and expand what we're able to deliver.
Lafayette Consolidated Government will continue working with state and regional partners to identify opportunities through this effort and others to further reduce congestion across Lafayette Parish.
More About Commuter Connections
Continued Investment. Zero New Burden.
Moving these transportation investments forward starts with renewing an existing source of dedicated local funding. Lafayette Parish voters will consider the bond millage renewal on December 12, 2026.
- Election Day: Saturday, December 12
- Election Day Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Early Voting: Nov. 28 - Dec. 5
- In-Person Registration Deadline: Nov. 12
- Online Registration Deadline: Nov. 21
For more election info visit sos.la.gov.
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