Broussard and Youngsville, LA (February 16, 2026) — Now that the Broussard‑Youngsville Connector has been open since June 2025, local officials and area drivers are assessing how the long‑planned roadway is performing as a new link between the two fast‑growing cities.
The connector, which links West Fairfield Road in Broussard to Youngsville Highway, was the product of a joint initiative between the City of Broussard and the City of Youngsville first announced in October 2022. Its purpose has always been to provide a more direct route between the communities and to help with traffic flow as both cities continue expanding.
When the project was announced in late 2022, leaders from both cities described it as a necessary response to rapid population growth and increasing traffic demands. Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque said at the time that planning roads to ease congestion was important given the city’s explosive growth, while Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter emphasized the need to ensure infrastructure kept pace with development.
By June 2025, the roadway was complete and opened for motorists, with both mayors issuing statements about the partnership. Mayor Bourque noted that the connector “now joins four state highways” and would help reduce commuter travel times and support economic opportunity, while Mayor Ritter described the project as a strong example of regional cooperation beyond city limits.
