DSEIS Public Hearing
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development invites the community to attend an open house public hearing for the I-49 Lafayette Connector.
At this hearing, the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) will be available for review. The DSEIS is also available to view prior to the event at the Lafayette Public Library (Main) or at the LADOTD District Office in Lafayette (228 Rue des Voyages), or online here:
Attendees will have the opportunity to review project information, meet members of the project team, ask questions, and learn more about:
- The general location and design features of the proposed roadway
- The project’s purpose and need
- The right-of-way acquisition process and relocation assistance program
- Anticipated social, economic, and environmental impacts
- Consistency with local urban planning goals and objectives
Date: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Location: Downtown Convention Center
Open House: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Public Comment Session: Begins at 6:00 p.m. and continues until all comments have been heard
During the open house, attendees may review materials at their convenience, ask questions, and submit written comments at the comment station. Those wishing to make verbal comments may do so during the public comment session.
Written comments can be turned in at the meeting or to one of the following addresses:
Lafayette Connector Partners
Attn: AECOM
P. O. Box 3136
Lafayette, LA 70502
OR
comment@lafayetteconnector.com
Comments received at the hearing, or received on or before September 12, 2026, will be included in the hearing transcript.
If special assistance is required due to a disability or if a translator is needed to participate in this public hearing, please contact Kara Occhipinti with the I-49 Public Outreach team by email at communications@lafayetteconnector.com, or by telephone at (337) 233-1515, extension 106, at least five working days prior to the public hearing date.