Guillory issues statement on statewide mask mandate
LCG
and last updated 2021-08-03 17:14:38-04
Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory on Tuesday issued a statement regarding Governor Edwards reinstatement of a statewide mask mandate.
The mandate goes into effect Wednesday, August 4, and includes all children ages 5 and up and all adults. This also includes all school campuses. The mandate will stay in place until at least September 1, but may be extended if necessary.
Guillory said that he strongly encourages residents to consult with their doctors to protect themselves, their families, and the community. He added that he is urging the community to do what is necessary to stay safe and healthy.
UPDATE Saturday, July 24:Lafayette Consolidated Government says construction at the intersection of Guilbeau Road and West Congress Street is now complete. The intersection has been reopened to traffic. LCG originally said last week the road would reopen this coming Monday. The intersection had been closed one month for construction. -
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It s been a long month for drivers who have had to navigate through the construction project happening on Congress Street at its intersection with Guilbeau Road in Lafayette.
Because of the rainy weather we have experienced this summer, a project that began on Monday, June 14th - and was supposed to take three weeks to complete - is still causing traffic issues for drivers passing through, working, or living in that area. Even with a shift in direction for the road work coming out of the weekend, it still makes driving in that area a frustrating experience.
It s been a long month for drivers who have had to navigate through the construction project happening on Congress Street at its intersection with Guilbeau Road in Lafayette.
Because of the rainy weather we have experienced this summer, a project that began on Monday, June 14th - and was supposed to take three weeks to complete - is still causing traffic issues for drivers passing through, working, or living in that area. Even with a shift in direction for the road work coming out of the weekend, it still makes driving in that area a frustrating experience.
Good news!
According to a press release from spokesman Jamie Angelle with Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory s office, a completion date has been given for the road work that has shut down straight-through traffic at the intersection - Monday, July 26th.
A day after the announcement was made that a deal had been struck between Lafayette Consolidated Government and the UDC to move the controversial Alfred Mouton statue from its base in Downtown Lafayette, cranes arrived at the statue s site on Saturday morning ready to take it away.
Crane Moving Mouton Statue, Townsquare Media
Opponents of the Mouton statue s presence being in Downtown Lafayette began speaking during the 10:00 hour, including President of Move The Mindset Fred Prejean, a group that was unwavering in their push to have the statue taken away.
WATCH BELOW as the prayer service ahead of the statue removal takes place (video courtesy of our news partners at KATC:
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