Apache Donation to Make University of Louisiana Gateway Vermilion & White

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  A project to turn the Interstate 10 exit at University Avenue into a gateway for the University of Louisiana is blooming.

Last week, UL President Joseph Savoie and City-Parish President Joey Durel joined representatives from Apache Corporation and Upper Lafayette Economic Development Authority for the planting of 100 red and white Crepe Myrtle trees along the gateway.

The trees are part of a collaborative effort among the groups to create a gateway at the exit and revitalize the area.

Apache Corporation donated a total of 200 trees to the university as part of the company’s efforts to protect and preserve the environment. The remaining Crepe Myrtles will be placed along University Avenue leading to the University of Louisiana.

The trees are a second phase to the exit’s beautification. Last year, artist Robert Dafford painted two murals of the university’s logo on the interstate’s concrete embankment.

UL Press

Pictured from left:
Joseph Savoie, Jerry Bordelon, Shannon Savoy, Jim Foret, Robert Dafford, Jan Swift, Joey Durel.

[geo_cajun]

Steps....in....the....right....direction...soooo slow. But progress is progress.

[keithj]

See these on my way to work every morning. Nice to know it's tied to the university. I knew about the paintings on the upper sides of the embankment up under the interstate. Nice nice!

[CajunCanaille]

Sweet....now the bums and crackheads will have some shade when they walk between the Racetrack and St. Francis Motel.



Just Kidding....should be a nice addition to make the road to the school a little nicer.