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M. Williams Road bridge replacement project begins Wednesday

KENTWOOD --- The M. Williams Road bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road at a location approximately .38 miles east of LA 1054 (or 1.45 miles west of LA 38) starting on November 18 and continuing for an estimated five months as crews replace the existing bridge structure.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 2d

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Chalmette Ferry suspended ‘several days’ after overnight collision with tugboat, RTA says

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Chalmette-Lower Algiers ferry service will be suspended “several days” following an overnight maritime accident unrelated to Friday’s earlier crash between a tanker and riverboat on the Mississippi River, the RTA said Saturday (Nov. 14). The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority said a...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Crescent City Connection repairs lengthen student commutes

“18 months?” freshman computer science major and West Bank commuter Ximena Vasquez asked, as she rolled her eyes and slumped in her chair. She was reacting to the expected repair time for the bridge that makes up part of her daily commute. Vasquez said that the last time the...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New RTA CEO outlines vision for public transportation in New Orleans

Justin Augustine, the new CEO of the Regional Transit Authority, presented his vision for improving public transportation in New Orleans during a City Council meeting Thursday. “I guarantee the change will come, but change is going to be slow and steady. I can’t make dramatic change within the first week,”...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Lockport Bus Center Opening Scheduled With 115 New School Buses

Lafourche Parish School District scheduled a Wednesday ribbon-cutting for a new Transportation Center in Lockport, alongside the planned introduction of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027-model school buses and the formal launch of a fleet partnership with First Student. The ceremony was scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6419 LA 308. The district's transportation system previously ran largely on paper routing and relied on an aging, inconsistently maintained fleet.

Lockport, LA · 2d

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Not so fast: 7th Ward residents raise concerns over North Broad Street roadwork plans

Residents of the 7th Ward in New Orleans voiced concerns Thursday night about planned roadwork on North Broad Street during a town hall meeting with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The project, which will span about 4.5 miles along U.S. 90 from Lafitte Avenue to France Road, aims...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Algiers Point ferry service ‘temporarily suspended’ following maritime collision, RTA officials say

Following a tanker colliding with American Heritage riverboat on the Mississippi River, the U.S. Coast Guard temporarily closed Algiers Point to vessel traffic.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Students frustration remains with campus parking

Students at Southeastern still face growing concerns about parking and roadway issues for commuters traveling to campus, as well as for anyone parking or driving on campus every school day. Some of the closest parking spots fill up hours before classes start at 8 a.m., and students say they have...

Abita Springs, LA · 2d

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Lafourche Parish School District celebrates grand opening of new state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School District (LPSD) celebrated a major investment in student transportation and safety with the ribbon cutting of its brand-new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport, along with the official launch of its new partnership with First Student. The new transportation hub represents a significant step forward for the...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 2d

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Cheapest gas stations in Hammond

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Hammond using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. #5. Bedico Supermarket (tie) - Address: 28477 LA-22, Ponchatoula, LA. - Price: $3.29. #5. Loranger Supermarket (tie) - Address: 19520 LA-40, Loranger, LA. -...

Hammond, LA · 6d

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Lafourche Parish School District announces new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School Board proudly announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the brand-new LPSD Transportation Center in Lockport. This event will also mark the official launch of the district’s partnership with First Student, featuring a fleet of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027 model school buses. The...

Lockport, LA · 5d

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This Louisiana Rail Trail Follows A Forgotten Railroad Through Historic Towns

Trains used to rumble along this exact path, hauling timber and carrying vacationers to resort towns. Today, the only things rolling through are bikes, strollers, and inline skates. The old railroad bed now stretches 31 miles and crosses 31 bridges built on the original trestles. It links five historic towns,...

Louisiana · 5d

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M. Williams Road bridge work in Kentwood starts November 18 with 5-month closure

KENTWOOD — A bridge replacement project on M. Williams Road is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road .38 miles east of LA 1054, or 1.45 miles west of La. Highway 38, starting Nov. 18 for an estimated 5 months while crews replace the existing bridge.

Kentwood, LA · 4d

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Nine Mile Point Road closing for railroad repair

Nine Mile Point Road will close Thursday, Nov. 12, to repair the railroad at the crossing.

Jefferson Parish, LA · 4d

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Overturned 18-wheeler leaking molasses leads to road closures in St. Charles Parish

U.S. Highway 90 east on-ramp to Interstate 310 northbound is closed due to an overturned tanker leaking molasses, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said.

St Charles Parish, LA · 5d

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La. 1064 closed at railroad crossing in Tangipahoa Parish as crews conduct maintenance

TICKFAW — La. 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish will be closed in both directions at the railroad crossing starting Tuesday as crews conduct maintenance on the railroad. The closure will be in effect from Tuesday at 6 a.m. to Thursday at 5 p.m. "Motorists should allow extra travel time, follow...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 5d

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La. 69 closed in Assumption due to broken utility pole

NAPOLEONVILLE — La. 69 is completely shut down due to a broken utility pole, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office shared on Sunday morning. According to the department, repairs are expected to take several hours. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Assumption Parish, LA · 7d

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Judge Seeber Bridge on Claiborne Avenue closes Saturday after driver damages safety barrier

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Judge Seeber Bridge on North Claiborne Avenue, connecting the St. Claude area to the Lower Ninth Ward, was closed in both directions Saturday (Nov. 7) after a driver damaged a safety barrier, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said. Drivers are advised to use...

New Orleans, LA · 8d

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A detour ahead: Thibodaux braces for upcoming Canal Boulevard bridge closures

The two Canal Boulevard bridges are planning to be fully reconstructed starting in 2027. A public town meeting was held on Sept. 23 at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium to explain how the process would take place. The public had a chance to express their questions and comments with a Q&A session. Many concerns arose that were calmed with answers from prominent community figures.

Thibodaux, LA · 13d

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Claiborne Avenue bridge in the Ninth Ward reopens after barrier damage

The Claiborne Avenue Bridge was temporarily closed Saturday morning after a driver damaged one of its safety barriers, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The bridge was officially reopened by around noon on Saturday, according to DOTD spokesperson Daniel Gitlin. He said there was minor damage to...

New Orleans, LA · 8d