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Improvements underway at dangerous Highland Road intersection

ST. GEORGE - A guardrail has been installed at a busy intersection known for heavy traffic and frequent accidents. The intersection of Highland Road, Pecue Lane, and Valhalla Boulevard is scheduled for changes soon with MOVEBR, but until then, St. George Mayor Dustin Yates says a guardrail was needed. "This...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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Bayou Braud Bridge re-opened to traffic after new bridge put in place

ST. GABRIEL — After closing last month, officials announced the Bayou Braud Bridge on Martin Luther King Parkway in East Iberville re-opened to traffic. The new bridge is officially in place, and asphalt approaches have been completed. Officials advise drivers that temporary barriers remain in place; permanent barriers are expected to be installed soon as final project elements are completed.

Iberville Parish, LA · 15d

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Replacement set for five railroad bridges in southeast Louisiana

The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $5.81 million to replace five railroad bridges. These bridges are located on the rail line between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Funding aims to improve freight rail safety and advance a proposed passenger rail route. The grant is part of the Consolidated Rail...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Wednesday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d

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TPG Road Work: Week of October 19, 2026

Cross drain replacements continue this week as Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews plan six projects over the next five days. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the following projects are planned for the week of October 19:. On Monday, October 19, crews will be replacing a cross drain on...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 18d

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Stalled vehicle on I-10 eastbound near Dalrymple Drive backs up traffic to La. 415 past Port Allen

BATON ROUGE — A stalled vehicle on I-10 eastbound near Dalrymple Drive is causing traffic to back up to La. 415 past Port Allen. According to DOTD, the vehicle has been stalled since around 6 p.m. Drivers in the area should expect delays or seek an alternate route.

Port Allen, LA · 20d

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Baton Rouge Move 2050: Funding, Interstate Widening, and Transit Needs

The Capital Region Planning Commission (CRPC) is actively gathering public input on Move 2050, the 25-year long-range transportation plan for the five-parish Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Executive Director Jamie Setze recently joined Talk 107.3’s Brian Haldane to discuss the massive scale of regional infrastructure needs and where available funding falls short. With an estimated $8.2 billion needed to address regional traffic and safety, transportation officials must prioritize state investments into high-impact infrastructure projects.

Baton Rouge, LA · 18d

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18-wheelers now barred from parking on private, public property within Baker except in two locations

BAKER — Under a new ordinance adopted by Baker's city council, 18-wheelers are now barred from parking on private and public property within city limits, except in two locations. The ordinance, passed at the council's Tuesday meeting, makes it illegal to park or leave an 18-wheeler unattended within Baker...

Baker, LA · 22d

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Garver Expands Louisiana Transportation Leadership

BATON ROUGE, La. — Garver, a national engineering, planning and environmental services firm, is continuing to expand its Louisiana operations with the addition of Michael Paul, PE, as Louisiana Transportation Team Leader in its Baton Rouge office. Bringing more than 20 years of transportation and civil engineering experience in Louisiana, Paul joins Garver after building a distinguished career leading some of the state’s most significant infrastructure projects and developing trusted relationships across the state’s transportation industry.

Louisiana · 21d

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Crash closes lanes, snarls traffic on I-10 Bonnet Carre Spillway bridge amid dense fog

All lanes had reopened after Interstate 10 eastbound was briefly closed Wednesday morning on the Bonnet Carre Spillway bridge near LaPlace after a crash, according to the Department of Transportation and Development’s traffic map. As of 7:35 a.m., officials said the lanes were cleared less than 40 minutes after...

Laplace, LA · 23d

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St. Amant Road Gets Flashing Stop Signs After 42 Crashes In Five Years

Two intersections on a rural St. Amant highway are getting solar-powered flashing stop signs and rumble strips after racking up dozens of crashes over the past five years, including one fatal wreck. Ascension Parish officials say they hope to have the upgrades finished at Stringer Bridge Road's intersections with George Lambert Road and Beco Road between late October and early November.

Ascension Parish, LA · 24d

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Bayou Braud Bridge in East Iberville to re-open next Friday

ST. GABRIEL — After closing last month, officials announced the Bayou Braud Bridge on Martin Luther King Parkway in East Iberville will re-open next Friday. The new bridge is officially in place, and asphalt approaches have been completed. The bridge is set to re-open to traffic Oct. 23. The...

St Gabriel, LA · 21d

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Letters: Lack of progress on I-10 infrastructure frustrates drivers

I am writing to express my deep frustration regarding the ongoing lack of progress on the Baton Rouge interstate infrastructure, particularly the Interstate 10 bridge. In Alabama, Mobile recently secured a $2.52 billion federal loan to begin construction on a $3 billion I-10 bridge to relieve its severe traffic bottlenecks. Meanwhile, residents of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area have dealt with constant gridlock on I-10 for nearly two decades. The eastbound reduction to a single lane remains a major issue.

Baton Rouge, LA · 24d

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Tangipahoa Parish crews closing roads to finish multiple cross drain projects this week

AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish crews are working on completing multiple cross drain projects this week. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said four cross drain projects are scheduled in Rabbit Run subdivision, on Kohnke Hill Road and in Doe Run II, located east of Amite. On Wednesday, two cross drains...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 24d

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Baton Rouge residents speak out in inaugural MOVE 2050 infrastructure meeting

BATON ROUGE — Residents weighed in on the future of the city's infrastructure Wednesday night as the Capital Region Planning Commission hosted the first of four scheduled public meetings for the MOVE 2050 plan. The newly released draft outlines a 25-year vision aimed at expanding and modernizing roads, transit...

Baton Rouge, LA · 23d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Friday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 21d

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18-wheeler stuck on utility pole shuts down Highway 405

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - An 18-wheeler stuck on a utility pole is caused road closures in Donaldsonville Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Highway 405 was completely shut down, along with the westbound lane of Highway 1 North at its intersection with...

Donaldsonville, LA · 23d

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Barrier leading cars to Corporate Boulevard from College Drive removed over weekend

BATON ROUGE — A barrier leading cars to Corporate Boulevard from College Drive removed over weekend, the Department of Development and Transportation confirmed. Officials said that "drivers were not using the through lane properly and stopping, which led to unsafe rear-end conditions." Additionally, officials said that removing the median...

Baton Rouge, LA · 24d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Thursday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. Ferry service suspended in Plaquemine. 5:15a: Disabled vehicle. Right lane blocked in Baton Rouge on...

Baton Rouge, LA · 22d

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Denham Springs I-12 exit lights down during demolition work, will be offline until 2027

DENHAM SPRINGS — Lighting along part of I-12 near the Denham Springs exits is temporarily down due to road work. Denham Springs officials said the lights are offline for demolition work required under the state's current contract. According to officials, the lights are expected to be restored between February...

Denham Springs, LA · 23d

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