Interstate 49

After a torrential downpour at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday the intersection at of La. 93 and Interstate 49 was flooded in areas. The interstate was closed for a period between Opelousas and Lafayette due to flooding. More rain is in the forecast tonight and Monday.

Beginning Sunday until Monday, the outside lane of Interstate 49 south, located north of Opelousas, will be closed to allow crews to perform repair work to the message board located at milepost 22.
The work is estimated to take place from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

A vehicle struck by lightning triggered a wreck that killed a Covington husband and wife in a three-vehicle wreck On Interstate 49 northbound, south of the Bunkie exit in Evangeline Parish, a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release stated.

With more than 100 miles already completed or under construction, the 160-mile I-49 South project continues to move forward with another key component ready to begin construction soon.

Deputy asessor, jamboree director

OPELOUSAS – Services for long-time deputy assessor Joseph Edmond were Sept. 19. He died Sept. 17.