LAFAYETTE, La. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the 12th and Surrey Streets Streetscape Project.
The ceremony marks the start of significant infrastructure improvements along the 12th Street corridor and a step toward creating safer, more connected streets for residents.
This $5 million investment will enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility through the installation of new sidewalks and stamped brick crosswalks, upgrade transit infrastructure with new bus stops, and improve the overall streetscape with landscaping features, according to LCG.
Construction is already underway, with saw-cutting and pavement removal progressing block by block from Plum Street to Crocket Street. The project is expected to be completed in 18 months.
The 12th Street project is the first major streetscape initiative tied to the broader revitalization of the Evangeline Corridor. It reflects years of planning and coordination, including support from the Evangeline Thruway Redevelopment Team, which played a key role in moving the project forward.
Once completed, the improvements will create a safer, more functional, and more welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and transit riders.
