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Baton Rouge gas prices fell 12.9 cents this week

Gas prices in Baton Rouge dropped an average of 12.9 cents over the last week, contributing to a nationwide decrease where the average price per gallon fell to $4.12.

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d

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Crews repairing gas leak on Boudreaux road in Gonzales

GONZALES — An Atmos Energy crew and local emergency responders are working to repair an active natural gas leak near the intersection of Cornerview and Boudreaux roads. According to the Gonzales Fire Department, repair work is currently underway at the site, and emergency services are monitoring the situation. Officials...

Gonzales, LA · 6d
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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Greenwell Springs Road closed at Wax Road due to crash that knocked boat off trailer

CENTRAL — Greenwell Springs Road was closed at Wax Road due to a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said one vehicle was driving east on Wax Road, ran a stop sign and hit a truck that was towing a boat. The crash knocked the boat off its trailer.

Central, LA · 6d
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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. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 5d
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Letters: Enforce the speed limits on busy BR roadway

After the tragic deaths of the couple on Nicholson Drive in Baton Rouge, the city has decided to lower the speed limit to 35 mph. Unfortunately, since many people do not obey the speed limit, this change will make no difference. Currently, the speed limit on Nicholson from the gates...

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Flipped car on I-12 near Pumpkin Center Road shuts down one lane

HAMMOND - A flipped car along westbound Interstate 12 at Pumpkin Center Road has shut down one lane in the area. DOTD said that the issue was reported around 5:30 p.m. and the right lane is blocked. Congestion is backed up to the I-12 and I-55 interchange. According to witnesses,...

Hammond, LA · 8d

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Ascension government holding meeting regarding future of Duplessis Road Safety Widening Project

GONZALES — The Ascension Parish government's Department of Transportation is holding a meeting this week regarding the future of the Duplessis Road Safety Widening Project. The targeted stakeholder meeting, held in coordination with state transportation officials, will discuss the widening project between Airline Highway and La. 73. The meeting...

Ascension Parish, LA · 8d

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Shaping Our Roads: The 2050 Move Plan Explained

The Capital Region Planning Commission (CRPC) is finalizing its 2050 Move Plan. This comprehensive project maps out infrastructure and road networks across the region for the next 25 years. Understanding Regional Transportation Goals. Sooraz Patro, Director of Transportation at the CRPC, recently detailed how regional transportation decisions take shape. Metropolitan...

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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CATS waives fixed-route fares on Election Day

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) announced it will offer fare-free rides on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to make getting to the polls easier for the Baton Rouge community. Officials said this includes all fixed-route bus services only to help residents access polling locations on Election...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Baton Rouge ranks among most dangerous for driving at night

BATON ROUGE — According to a recent study, Baton Rouge is one of the more dangerous U.S. cities to drive at night. Baton Rouge had the highest percentage of fatal crashes that happened in the dark. In a recent report on nighttime traffic in U.S. cities through Hines Law, Baton Rouge ranked third in the […] The post Baton Rouge ranks among most dangerous for driving at night appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Monday 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 · 8d

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Bicyclist struck by train in Plaquemine Friday evening

PLAQUEMINE — Nearly all railroad crossings within the Plaquemine city limits were temporarily shut down after a bicyclist was struck by a train Friday evening, according to Plaquemine officials. Plaquemine Police Chief Stephen Engolio told WBRZ that the bicyclist was struck at around 5:30 p.m. near Fort Street. The...

Plaquemine, LA · 11d

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What Does a White Cloth Hanging From a Car Window Mean?

Ever seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.

Louisiana · 10d

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Northbound lanes of Siegen Lane, south of Perkins Road, closed for emergency sewer repairs

BATON ROUGE — The northbound lanes of Siegen Lane, south of Perkins Road, are closed Wednesday due to emergency sewer repair. Officials with the Department of Transportation and Drainage said that the lane is closed beginning Wednesday, with the re-opening to be determined. The closure was announced shortly before...

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

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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. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 12d

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‘Asphalt like substance’ spilled in St. Charles Parish roadway

Traffic is being directed around a substance spill in Luling Monday, Oct. 26.

St Charles Parish, LA · 15d

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Lafourche Parish School District to replace entire bus fleet with 115 new buses

Lafourche Parish School District is preparing to roll out 115 new school buses as part of a districtwide fleet replacement expected to be completed by the end of December. The district announced Wednesday that the first wave of 2027 model buses could begin operating as early as this week through its partnership with First Student.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 12d

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Your commute, your voice: Have your say on MOVE 2050

The Capital Region Planning Commission is seeking public input on its draft MOVE 2050 transportation plan through November 12, with an in-person meeting scheduled for today, October 28.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

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CRISI Spotlight: $5.81MM for Louisiana Railroad Bridge Replacement

Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor, Railway Age. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is providing $5.81 million to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for the replacement of five aging railroad bridges between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La. The funding is part of FRA’s recently announced CRISI...

New Orleans, LA · 14d