Business along Lafayette’s University Avenue has taken a hit during a $10 million road project, with local shops like Express Donuts reporting a 50-60% drop in sales due to road closures and limited access. Drivers are avoiding the area, affecting impulse buys and daily customer flow.
Business has been slow along University Avenue ever since construction on the roadway began around a year and a half ago, said Sokmey Kov, the girlfriend of the owner of Express Donuts.
But with the $10 million project nearly complete, a curb running… [2922 chars]
Source: Baton Rouge Advocate | Published: 2026-05-29T15:17:00Z
Credit: Baton Rouge Advocate
