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Laplace/Fightingville/ Townfolk Neighborhood Meeting
2024-09-09 13:30 - 15:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
This meeting is open to only residents of the Laplace/Fightingville/Townfolk neighborhood. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Attendees requiring special assistance should contact Brooke Odom at 337-233-1515 ext. 110 or email communications@lafayetteconnector.com.
To learn about the I-49 Lafayette Connector project and ways to participate in the process, please visit www.lafayetteconnector.com. To submit an official comment, email comment@lafayetteconnector.com.

POSTPONED: McComb-Veazey/Sterling Grove Neighborhood Meeting
2024-09-10 13:30 - 15:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
This meeting is open to only residents of the McComb-Veazey/Sterling Grove neighborhoods. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Attendees requiring special assistance should contact Brooke Odom at 337-233-1515 ext. 110 or email communications@lafayetteconnector.com.
To learn about the I-49 Lafayette Connector project and ways to participate in the process, please visit www.lafayetteconnector.com. To submit an official comment, email comment@lafayetteconnector.com.

POSTPONED: Freetown-Port Rico/Kaliste Saloom Neighborhood Meeting
2024-09-11 13:30 - 15:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
This meeting is open to only residents of the Freetown-Port Rico/Kaliste Saloom neighborhoods. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Attendees requiring special assistance should contact Brooke Odom at 337-233-1515 ext. 110 or email communications@lafayetteconnector.com.
To learn about the I-49 Lafayette Connector project and ways to participate in the process, please visit www.lafayetteconnector.com. To submit an official comment, email comment@lafayetteconnector.com.

POSTPONED: Willow Street Neighborhood Meeting
2024-09-12 13:30 - 15:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
This meeting is open to only residents of the Willow Street neighborhood. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Attendees requiring special assistance should contact Brooke Odom at 337-233-1515 ext. 110 or email communications@lafayetteconnector.com.
To learn about the I-49 Lafayette Connector project and ways to participate in the process, please visit www.lafayetteconnector.com. To submit an official comment, email comment@lafayetteconnector.com.

POSTPONED: Laplace/Fightingville/Townfolk Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-09-13 09:00 - 10:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87114267517?pwd=[REDACTED]
or Dial (346)248-7799
Meeting ID: 871 1426 7517
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is open to only residents of the Laplace/Fightingville/Townfolk neighborhood. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.

POSTPONED: McComb-Veazey/Sterling Grove Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-09-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87533483378?pwd=[REDACTED]
or Dial (346)248-7799
Meeting ID: 875 3348 3378
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is open to only residents of the McComb-Veazey/Sterling Grove neighborhoods. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.

POSTPONED: Freetown-Port Rico/Kaliste Saloom Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89518527059?pwd=[REDACTED]
or Dial (346)248-7799
Meeting ID: 895 1852 7059
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is open to only residents of the Freetown-Port Rico/Kaliste Saloom neighborhoods. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.

POSTPONED: Willow Street Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-09-13 14:30 - 15:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, in conjunction with Lafayette Connector Partners, will be hosting neighborhood meetings. The meetings will focus on the design features of the elevated interstate including updated designs of the preferred alternative and the additional alternative. An overview slide show will be presented along with maps and boards about specific neighborhood elements. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather comments.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85278926906?pwd=[REDACTED]
or Dial (346)248-7799
Meeting ID: 852 7892 6906
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is open to only residents of the Willow Street neighborhood. Members of other neighborhoods and the public will be invited to attend and provide input at future public meetings.

Freetown-Port Rico/Kaliste Saloom Neighborhood Meeting
2024-09-30 13:30 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

McComb-Veazey/Sterling Grove Neighborhood Meeting
2024-10-01 13:30 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

Laplace/Fightingville/Townfolk & Willow Street Neighborhood Meeting
2024-10-02 13:30 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

Laplace/Fightingville/Townfolk Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

McComb-Veazey/Sterling Grove Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

Freetown-Port Rico/Kaliste Saloom Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

Willow Street Virtual Zoom Meeting
2024-10-04 14:30 - 15:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)

DSEIS Public Hearing
2026-09-02 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Convention Center
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:

Draft SEIS
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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.
