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Smith Street Closure Remains In Place

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Lafayette, IN

As of July 15, Smith Street between Sycamore Street and S 1st Street remains closed through July 21, weather permitting, for a Renew project involving a new sewer force main and gravity sewer lines. Drivers should use alternate routes, follow posted signs and barricades, and watch for construction equipment entering and leaving the work area. The city says property owners in the affected area have been notified. The closure will continue to affect local travel during the remainder of the work period.

This local community update for Lafayette, IN is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and is presented by Tracy Vanderwall. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Lafayette, IN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Lafayette, IN

Explore July 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Lafayette, IN.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Planning Commission Meets

The Area Plan Commission has a meeting scheduled for July 15 in Lafayette. Planning meetings like this can affect zoning, development, and neighborhood growth issues across Greater Lafayette, making them worth watching...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Opioid Committee Meets

The Tippecanoe Regional Opioid Settlement Community Committee is scheduled to meet at the county offices on South 18th Street. The quarterly meeting is part of ongoing local work around substance use recovery, preventio...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Lafayette Farmers Market Returns Downtown

The Lafayette Farmers Market is scheduled downtown on Saturday, July 18, with market-related road closures and parking restrictions from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. N 5th Street will be closed between Columbia and Ferry stre...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

KinderZoo Explores Beautiful Bugs

Columbian Park Zoo will host KinderZoo on Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. The one-hour program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and an adult caregiver, with an animal ambassador, hands-on activities, and a lesson a...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Lowe Block Party Approved For July 18

The city has approved the Lowe Block Party for Saturday, July 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will take place on Corinthian Street between King Fisher Drive and Abbotsbury Drive in Lafayette. Residents who li...

Monday, July 20, 2026

Commissioners Meet July 20

Tippecanoe County commissioners are scheduled to meet in Lafayette on July 20. The meeting takes place at the Tippecanoe Meeting Room on North 3rd Street and is one of the county's regular public sessions for local busi...

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