First, it was announced that construction of the Lafayette Buc-ee’s is experiencing delays. Now, word comes that the scheduled opening of the new Buc-ee’s in Ruston is being pushed back to early 2027. Mayor Ronny Walker says he’s not concerned.
“In the grand scheme of things, I don’t feel like it’s a big deal. I know it’s a big deal because everybody wants Buc-ee’s to be here sooner than later, and we especially want that,” Walker said.
Mayor Walker says he expects dirt to start turning this month.
“It takes 15 months to build them so it’s going to push us to probably January of ’27, which we’re fine with,” Walker explained.
So now, the big question is, which city’s Buc-ee’s will open first: Lafayette or Ruston? Walker says not that it matters, but he thinks his city is in the lead.
“We really think we might, but you know, it doesn’t matter. We’re not in a race. We just know that it’s going to be another tremendous win for the city and for the parish. And again, I say the entire North Louisiana because I promise you, people will be driving from 40 or 50 miles away to work,” Walker said.
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