Lafayette, BR airports’ $25M grants

Lafayette (La.) Regional Airport was awarded a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $10.5M for taxiway improvement projects. The Lafayette airport was one of two in Louisiana to receive supplemental funding from the FAA's Airport Improvement Program: A $15M grant was awarded to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The Lafayette airport is undergoing an $80M construction project to build a new terminal, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, according to airport executive Steven Picou. “This is a hard-fought investment in South Louisiana’s infrastructure," said U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.). "With a new terminal … and airfield improvements on the way, Lafayette Regional is one of the fastest-growing airports in Louisiana. These enhancements will generate new commercial activity, greater travel and tourism, and more economic growth in Acadiana.” (Source: Lafayette Daily Advertiser 05/09/19)