Bertrand Drive Revitalization
Transforming one of Lafayette's key corridors into a safer, more vibrant space for everyone.
The Project
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has officially launched the Bertrand Drive Revitalization project, a transformative venture aimed at connecting some of Lafayette’s greatest amenities. The project seeks to enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity through existing urban trails, improve traffic flow, and promote economic vitality along Bertrand Drive.
A Vision for Connection
The Bertrand Drive Revitalization initiative is a critical link in Lafayette’s growing urban trails, connecting nearly 4 miles of shared-use paths and trails in Moncus Park, along Bertrand Dr., and around Cajun Field and through Bourgeois Park. As well as investing into a community of nearly 10,000 people who live within a one-mile radius of Bertrand Dr. and at least 25 business along the corridor. The vision includes:
- Economic revitalization along the corridor.
- Accessible, 12 ft. shared-use pathways on the west side of Bertrand for walkers, runners, cyclists, and strollers.
- 6 ft sidewalks on the east side of Bertrand
- Traffic flow improvements to enhance safety.
Improvements
Bertrand Drive Rendering
Renderings of Bertrand Drive Revitalization Project
View the full presentation here.
The Challenge
Addressing Current Challenges
Bertrand Drive today faces issues including aging infrastructure, uncontrolled access management, safety gaps, visual clutter, and lack of identity. The Bertrand Drive Revitalization project aims to address these challenges through comprehensive streetscape improvements by installing safer crossing and multimodal access, putting utilities underground, and activating the corridor.
Streetscape Benefits
Streetscape projects like the one proposed promote:
- Health and well-being through walkability and bike-friendly designs.
- Community interaction and economic investment.
- Improved safety for all users, from motorists to pedestrians.
- Enhanced aesthetics and identity for the corridor.
- Electrical grid efficiency and reliability upgrades by LUS
- Underground relocation of communication lines
- Improved drainage
Placemaking and Amenities
The project also incorporates enhancements such as:
- Artist murals and wayfinding signage.
- Outdoor patios and street trees to create inviting spaces.
- Lighting and landscaping for added safety and visual appeal.
Timeline
Project Milestones
Important Dates
City Zoning Commission Public Meeting
This public meeting will tentatively be held at the regular June meeting of the City Zoning Commission. At this meeting, the Zoning Commission will be briefed on the proposed overlay. During this meeting, the public will have an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed overlay.
5:30 P.M. at the Community Development and Planning Department (220 West Willow Street,) Building C Town Hall Auditorium
Public Meeting
LCG hosted the second public meeting for the proposed Bertrand Drive Overlay District, providing updated redevelopment plans and continuing discussions with property owners, businesses, and community stakeholders. The proposed overlay, which would apply to the area bounded by Johnston Street, Hornsby Road, Chance Street, and Theatre Street, is intended to create a more cohesive corridor along Bertrand Drive while protecting the area from development that conflicts with the long-term redevelopment vision. During the meeting, officials reviewed the updated overlay concept, answered questions, and gathered additional public input as the planning process moved forward.
View the presentation here.
View the overlay district details with the public’s feedback here.
Bertrand Drive Public Meeting
Unveiling the design of the Bertrand Drive Revitalization Project.—an important next step in advancing improvements along one of Lafayette’s key corridors. The design will highlight enhancements to pedestrian and bicycle access, improved traffic flow, and strengthened infrastructure to better serve nearby businesses, neighborhoods, and community assets.
Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for Phase 1 - Public Unveiling (Public Unveiling of Final Designs and Completion of Engineering)
Individual Stakeholder Meetings
Individual, one-on-one meetings were held with key stakeholders. Scoped the design, conducted survey and addressed drainage issues. Stakeholder meetings were conducted from 1/25/25-3/31/26
Public Outreach - Open House
Open House at SoLAcc's Devalcourt Auditorium (75 Attendees)
Official Announcement of Revitalization Project
Mayor-President Boulet Allocates Money Towards Modernizing Bertrand Dr
Public Outreach - Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
Key Stakeholder Meeting at The Yard Goat (29 Attendees)
Bertrand Dr. Re-Striped by DOTD to Include Bike Lanes
Better Block Community Visioning and Initial Engagement Event
PUBLISHED INFORMATION AS OF 5/21/2026
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