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DOTD road work commences on LA 1 in Simmesport

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is sharing the following public notice from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to keep our community informed of local travel impacts:. DOTD announces that a roadway repair and resurfacing project on LA 1 in Simmesport is officially underway. The project zone...

Simmesport, LA · 18h
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103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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Ever wonder what you’d do if your car died on the Basin Bridge?

Your gut says get out and check the engine. On the Basin Bridge, that’s the worst thing you can do.

Louisiana · 14h

KICKS 105

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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 · 11d

KPEL 96.5

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10 Intersections With The Most Crashes In Youngsville And Broussard

Broussard and Youngsville have grown fast, and their intersections show it. Here are the 10 spots where crashes happen most, with plenty already getting fixed.

Youngsville, LA · 20h

travelmag.com

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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 · 1d

wgno.com

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Jimmie Davis Bridge reaches major construction milestone

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Construction on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge has reached a major milestone as crews begin pouring concrete for the bridge’s driving surface. According to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) public information officer Erin Buchanan, the new bridge now has a fully connected structure stretching across the Red River for the first time in nearly 60 years.

Louisiana · 1d

westcentralsbest.com

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Cheapest gas stations in Alexandria

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Alexandria using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Alexandria, LA · 2d

kalb.com

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Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office teases crackdown on drivers who pass school buses

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood, guest speaking to a packed crowd at November’s North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance (NRBIA) meeting, said his office is looking to set up a new series of ‘stings’ to protect children on the roadways. Wood said the...

Rapides Parish, LA · 2d

Country Herald

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Louisiana Thanksgiving Travel: Road Treatments Can't Stop All Ice

New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette drivers should know why bridges can ice over before nearby roads.

Louisiana · 10h

westcentralsbest.com

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Answering the Call: "Buckle up, phone down" pledge

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Northwest Louisiana Regional Transportation Safety Coalition wants drivers safe on the roads. Coordinator Savannah Williams says their "buckle up, phone down" pledge highlights the two most important things drivers can do when on the roads. "First, buckle up every time you get in a vehicle. Buckle...

Louisiana · 1d

wbrz.com

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Landry, other governors petition EPA to waive fuel standard requirements in effort to lower gas prices

BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry, alongside the governors of Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas, is petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2027, saying it will help lower gas prices. Landry and the other governors say that the RFS requirements, which...

Louisiana · 2d

WGNO

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Jimmie Davis Bridge reaches major construction milestone

Construction on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge in Shreveport has reached a milestone with the start of concrete pouring for the driving surface, though the full project remains scheduled for completion through late 2028.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

Texoma's Homepage

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Jimmie Davis Bridge reaches major construction milestone

Louisiana · 1d

99.9 KTDY

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Can You Get a Ticket for Hanging Something From Your Car Mirror?

Is it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.

Louisiana · 11d

96.5 KVKI

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Gas Prices Are Falling in Louisiana: Cheapest Spots in SWLA This Weekend

FINALLY, some good news at the gas pump! ⛽🙌 Gas prices are dropping across Louisiana, and we found several spots around SWLA where you can fill up for less. Here's where to go this week 👇

Lake Charles, LA · 5d

KPEL 96.5

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Can You Get a Ticket for Hanging Something From Your Car Mirror?

Is it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.

Louisiana · 11d

involvedinitall.com

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Alexandria–Pineville Residents Invited to Help Shape Region’s Transportation Future

ALEXANDRIA, La. (RAPC: 11/4/2026) – Residents across the Alexandria–Pineville region will have an opportunity to help shape transportation improvements for the next 25 years. The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) will host three public open houses on November 11, 17, and 18, 2026. The meetings are part of...

Alexandria, LA · 7d

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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Highland Park Drive closure rescheduled for November 4 in Natchitoches

The City of Natchitoches has announced that the closure of Highland Park Drive near the intersection of Virginia Street has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The closure was originally scheduled for Monday, November 2, but has been postponed to allow for repairs to an Atmos Energy gas line.

Natchitoches, LA · 8d

Kiss Country 93.7

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Can You Get a Ticket for Hanging Something From Your Car Mirror?

Is it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.

Louisiana · 9d