NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — Motorists in New Iberia may have a little trouble getting around for a while starting next week.

The City of New Iberia has announced street improvements in the city starting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The construction of each street is expected to last approximately three weeks, weather permitting, officials said.

The streets affected are as follows:

• Gajan Street from St. Peter Street E to Bernard Street
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• Dorothy Circle from Deare Street to the cul-de-sac
• Elliot Street from Evangline Street to the dead end (East and West)
• Seal Street from Fontelieu Drive to Deare Street
• School Street from Cherokee Street to Deare Street
• Peach Street from Adrian Street to the dead end
• Dogwood Avenue from Jefferson Terrace Blvd. to Peach Street

Road work will take place from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays, authorities said. Each street will be milled, reconstructed, and then paved with new asphalt.

During construction it may be necessary to limit access to the construction area with road
closures and traffic detours, officials said. Drivers should anticipate time delays. The streets at times will have loose gravel and oil on the roadway.

The City of New Iberia asks drivers to avoid these construction areas if at all possible, to drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

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