Johnston St. and Louisiana Ave. Infrastructure Improvements
About
Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue (from I-10 to Ambassador Caffery) is one of Lafayette’s primary transportation and commerce corridors that connects numerous residential neighborhoods, businesses, and institutions. Long plagued by intense traffic, non-existent drainage infrastructure along many segments of the roadway, unsafe multimodal infrastructure, and congested utility lines, the Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue corridor is in need of significant infrastructure investment and modernization.
Seven Segments. One Vision
This project will break this 8.5 mile roadway into seven segments, to address infrastructure deficiencies in a way that aligns with the needs of each segment.
- I-10 to Mudd Avenue
- Mudd Avenue to Railroad Tracks near Evangeline Thruway
- Railroad Tracks near Evangeline Thruway to E Lewis Street
- E Lewis Street to Cajundome Boulevard
- Cajundome Boulevard to Doucet Road
- Doucet Road to Camellia Boulevard
- Camellia Boulevard to Ambassador Caffery
Our Goals
🛠️ Infrastructure Longevity: Build for long-term sustainability and maintenance.
💧 Drainage Resilience: Install new stormwater systems to reduce flooding.
🏙️ Economic Growth: Support businesses and redevelopment along the corridor.
🚗 Traffic Efficiency: Modernize intersections and improve signal timing.
🚶 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety: Add sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes.
Example view of Johnston Street featuring modernized intersections and improved accessibility.
Example view of establishing Johnston Street drainage and conveyance structure, as featured in Sept. 9, 2025 public meeting.
How We’re Funding This Work
More than $45 million is available today for Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue Improvements from local, state, and federal sources. Future funding will be contingent upon state and federal approvals of local requests, grant applications coming to fruition, and additional local funding through our Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Progress To-Date
LCG has advanced this project by taking ownership of Johnston Street, removing it from DOTD control. This will allow for a faster delivery of infrastructure improvements and designs that better align with the needs of Lafayette and our residents, businesses, and the University.
Project Partners
LCG has selected the following firms to begin developing conceptual layouts for roadway improvements, surveying existing conditions, and engineering constructable projects:
Community Engagement & Transparency
As this multi-year capital project evolves, we’ll share updates, design previews, and funding milestones right here. Please know transparency and communication are at the heart of this effort. Public input will continue to play a key role throughout the process, ensuring that residents and businesses help shape the corridor's future. Information on this page will be updated as new milestones are reached and designs are finalized.
PUBLISHED INFORMATION AS OF 12/30/2025
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Important Dates
LCG accepts Johnston Street from N/S College Road to US 90 (SW Evangeline Thruway) from DOTD
City Ordinance #CO-011-2022
LCG takes ownership of US/167 Johnston Street from Ambassador Caffery Parkway to N. College Road from DOTD
City Ordinance #CO-037-2025
Public Meeting Held Re: Drainage
Public meeting held at the Lafayette Public Library regarding drainage in the Downtown, Midtown, and Freetown areas. Click Here to view presentation materials.
PSRC Recommends Engineering Firms to Advance Project
LCG's Professional Services Review Committee (PSRC) recommends four engineering firms to advance engineering and design along Johnston Street corridor.
Click Here to view meeting agenda.
Lafayette Awarded Nearly $8 Million in Federal Safe Streets Grant
LCG has been awarded $7,986,192 in federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to implement critical safety improvements along Johnston Street. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, will support the Connecting Johnston: A Safer Street for Families and Futures project—an investment focused on improving safety, access, and mobility along approximately 1.3 miles of Johnston Street specifically between Bertrand Drive and Churchill Drive.
$7.5 Million Secured in Federal Funding for Johnston Street Infrastructure Improvements
Funding will advance the Johnston Street and Louisiana Avenue Revitalization Initiative, including roadway, safety, and drainage improvements near Downtown Lafayette and the University of Louisiana campus. These improvements are expected to reduce flooding concerns, improve traffic safety, and support neighborhood and economic revitalization.