Louisiana Highway 82

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Louisiana Highway 82 (LA 82) is a state highway that serves Cameron Parish, Louisiana and Vermillion Parish, Louisiana. It spans 143.72 miles and is the primary road in southern Cameron Parish. The area surrounding LA 82 was heavily damaged in Hurricane Rita.

[edit] Route Description

LA 82 runs from west to east, beginning at the Louisiana/Texas state line and runs due east through Cameron Parish. LA 82 temporarily merges with LA 27 outside of Cameron and then splits from the highway after exiting the town. Upon entering Vermillion Parish, LA 82 turns slightly north towards Abbeville. LA 82 runs through the city center and then ends at the Lafayette Parish/Vermillion Parish line.

[edit] References

• Louisiana State Highway Log
• LADOTD Map of Numbered Highways in Louisiana