Ambassador Extension Getting Ready to Open

Good news commuters - the first phase of the Ambassador Caffery extension project is expected to open in August. This portion of the new 5 lane roadway will connect Ambassador Caffery to Highway 89 and will bring a much needed alternate driving route to residents of Broussard and that area of Lafayette. The rest of the extension from Hwy 89 to Hwy 90 is planned to open in November. Robert Burns from KLFY reports on this and how the new road will have a positive impact on the economy with a great number of new business opportunities opening up along the new corridor. According to KATC, Stine Lumber has already started construction of a new store there.

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