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Southern transportation projects honored for community impact, technological innovation

Twelve state department of transportation projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia have won top regional honors in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From expanding transportation options in rural communities through microtransit to deploying cutting-edge innovations like advanced air mobility...

North Carolina · 08-27
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pelicanpostonline.com

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Traffic Advisory: Sunshine Bridge Lane Closures

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists of daily right lane closures on LA 70 Eastbound at the Sunshine Bridge for scheduled bridge inspection work. Dates: Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 28. Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily. Location: LA 70 Eastbound –...

Louisiana · 08-27
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Roadway closed on I-10 near St. Charles/St. John Parish line after commercial vehicle overturns

A roadway closure is underway at Interstate 10 westbound near milepost 212 after a commercial vehicle overturned on Monday, Aug. 24.

St Charles Parish, LA · 08-24

KHOU

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Strong winds appear to flip 18-wheeler over on I-10 in Louisiana

St Charles Parish, LA · 08-25

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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Why do so many people in Louisiana back into parking spaces, especially trucks?

Minutes after Amy King flew into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, she stopped for a cup of coffee. She was visiting from Liberty, Missouri, and couldn't help but wonder why all the trucks in the parking lot had pulled into the parking spaces backwards. "Is this a Louisiana thing?"...

Louisiana · 08-24

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Watch As Powerful Winds Blow Over 18-Wheeler On Louisiana I-10 Bridge

This is a scary reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous conditions on Louisiana's bridges.

Louisiana · 08-24

Talk 1470 - The Pulse of Lake Charles

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Watch As Powerful Winds Blow Over 18-Wheeler On Louisiana I-10 Bridge

This is a scary reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous conditions on Louisiana's bridges.

Louisiana · 08-24

transportation.org

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Southern Transportation Projects Honored for Community Impact and Technological Innovation

GREENVILLE, S.C.— Twelve state department of transportation projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia have won top regional honors in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From expanding transportation options in rural communities through microtransit to deploying cutting-edge innovations like advanced air mobility and vehicle-to-everything technology, these projects are making communities safer, more connected, and improving quality of life.

North Carolina · 08-25

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Watch As Powerful Winds Blow Over 18-Wheeler On Louisiana I-10 Bridge

This is a scary reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous conditions on Louisiana's bridges.

Louisiana · 08-25

MyArkLaMiss

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Bridge closure on LA 499 in Winn Parish expected through January 2027

WINN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Drivers in Winn Parish will need to plan for detours after the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the closure of the LA 499 bridge over Ice Branch for a replacement project. The bridge, located approximately 8.9 miles north of the intersection of LA 126, is now closed to […]

Winn Parish, LA · 08-24

GATOR 99.5

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Watch As Powerful Winds Blow Over 18-Wheeler On Louisiana I-10 Bridge

This is a scary reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous conditions on Louisiana's bridges.

Louisiana · 08-25

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I-75 fully reopened after crashes in multiple counties caused hours of gridlock Friday morning

I-75 fully reopened after crashes in multiple counties caused hours of gridlock Friday morning.

Alexandria, LA · 08-21

96.5 KVKI

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DOTD Schedules Overnight Road Work Along I-49 Starting Sunday

A nearly $800K striping project is getting underway on an 11-mile stretch of I-49 in north Shreveport. Work runs overnight, 7 PM to 6 AM, so if you're on that road after dark, watch for slow crews and lane closures.

Shreveport, LA · 08-21

pelicanpostonline.com

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DOTD Traffic Advisory: Sunshine Bridge Lane Closures

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists of daily right lane closures on LA 70 Eastbound at the Sunshine Bridge for scheduled bridge inspection work. The lane closures will last through Friday, August 26. Dates: Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 28. Time: 9:00 AM –...

Louisiana · 08-22

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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NPSB launches new live bus tracking system

The Natchitoches Parish School Board is excited to announce the launch of a new Live GPS Bus Tracking System, developed with Ecco Ride Transportation, giving parents real-time visibility into their child’s bus location. The system will roll out gradually over four weeks. A soft launch begins the week of...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 08-21

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These 7 Unforgettable Train Rides in Louisiana Should Be Taken Before the Year Ends

These 7 Unforgettable Train Rides in Louisiana Should Be Taken Before the Year Ends is a useful deadline, but it should not pressure anyone into buying the first rail ticket displayed. These rides differ sharply: some are scheduled Amtrak transportation, some are heritage excursions and others are city streetcars. The right choice depends on how much of the day should happen aboard the train.

Louisiana · 08-20

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Massive sinkhole exposes gas and water lines, disrupts travel in Avoyelles Parish

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A sinkhole along North Bayou Des Glaises Road in Avoyelles Parish is causing problems for residents in the area. They say traveling has been a concern since a culvert washed out during Tropical Storm Arthur. “Normally, when we leave, we go westbound here on North...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 08-20

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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LA 487 overlay project continues in Natchitoches Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Thursday that the ongoing $9 million project to overlay a section of LA 487 in Natchitoches Parish continues to make progress. The project is repairing a nearly 10-mile segment of LA 487 from LA 120 at Marthaville to LA 174 at the...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 08-21

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DOTD Schedules Overnight Road Work Along I-49 Starting Sunday

A nearly $800K striping project is getting underway on an 11-mile stretch of I-49 in north Shreveport. Work runs overnight, 7 PM to 6 AM, so if you're on that road after dark, watch for slow crews and lane closures.

Shreveport, LA · 08-21

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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LA 1 overlay project continues in Natchitoches Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced continued progress on the $3 million project to repair a 3.5-mile segment of LA 1 in Natchitoches Parish. The project stretches from just north of the Old River Bridge at Montrose to LA 494 near the Cypress community. Asphalt paving operations are...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 08-20