Maple Avenue

Long-awaited Maple Avenue project in sight

The long-awaited Maple Avenue — La. 91 — repaving project was let by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, according to an announcement on Thursday. “I’m excited to see that this is actually is going to come to fruition,” said State Rep. Phillip DeVillier.

Maple Avenue repaving delayed but not for long

The repaving of Maple Avenue is once again delayed, but not by much. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said he received notice from the state Department of Transportation and Development that the bid letting, once planned in October, is now scheduled for Jan. 13.

DeVillier: Many helped get Maple Avenue funding

When Gov. John Bel Edwards released the annual list of projects the surprise for Eunice residents surely was that $1.8 million for the overlay of La. 91 — Maple Avenue — had been cleared. For years Eunice city officials had sent resolutions to governors seeking the overlay project.

Governor wraps work on session bills

A $1.8 million Maple Avenue paving project escaped a veto by Gov. John Bel Edwards as happened in previous years. Edwards signed the 2019 Capital Outlay Bill — Act 20 — on Monday, providing nearly $1.5 billion in new funding for construction and infrastructure improvements throughout the state.

Maple Avenue overlay falls to veto pen

Number one on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto list was a $1.7 million overlay project for Maple Avenue, La. 91, in Eunice. The vetoes were announced Wednesday. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, pointed to partisan politics for the governor’s veto.

Road closure to start Tuesday

The replacement of the bridge on West Maple Avenue and Bobcat Drive will result in an additional road closing beginning Tuesday. La. 91, which is Maple Avenue, has been closed for the bridge project since Jan. 16 for Phase 1 of the project.

Eunice road to close due to bridge project

The replacement of the bridge on West Maple Avenue and Bobcat Drive will result in an additional road closing beginning Tuesday. La. 91, which is Maple Avenue, has been closed for the bridge project since Jan. 16 for Phase 1 of the project.

DOTD announces closure for Maple Avenue bridge replacement

The closure of Maple Avenue, La. 91, for the removal and replacement of the bridge is scheduled from Jan. 16 to Aug. 31, according to an announcement by the state Department of Transportation and Development. The closure is dependent on weather.