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Gasoline prices down 25 cents in a month, but still more than a dollar higher than a year ago

AAA says the average price for regular gasoline in Louisiana in now $3.70 per gallon.A month ago it was $3.95.

Louisiana · 9d

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Flashing yellow left-turn arrow project prompts alternating lane closures across Rapides Parish

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Alternating lane closures will begin Monday, Nov. 2, along several routes in Rapides Parish as crews continue work on a $9 million traffic signal upgrade project, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The daily closures will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00...

Rapides Parish, LA · 12d
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UPDATE: U.S. 84 Bridge Replacement Underway at Bourbeaux Bayou

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises the public that construction is now underway to replace the box culvert on US 84 at Bourbeaux Bayou near Clarence in Natchitoches Parish. This box culvert, which prompted the closure of US 84 in August 2026 due to the condition of...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 12d
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PROJECT UPDATE – DOTD announces project to replace six rural bridges in Red River & Bienville Parishes

DOTD announces continued progress on the ongoing $12 million project to replace six rural bridges in northwest Louisiana, with the LA 507 bridge over an unnamed creek near the intersection with LA 514 at Womack in Red River Parish now open to traffic. As the project moves forward, the next...

Red River Parish, LA · 12d
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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

Country Herald

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Louisiana Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Ice

From New Orleans to Baton Rouge and Shreveport, five car problems could leave drivers stranded.

Louisiana · 12d

involvedinitall.com

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Alexandria-Pineville Transportation Committee to Review Road Safety, Long-Term Planning and Drainage

ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 10/29/2026) — Regional transportation leaders will review road safety, long-term planning, and drainage during a public meeting next week. The Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet Wednesday, November 4, at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rapides Area...

Alexandria, LA · 13d

97.3 The Dawg

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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 · 26d

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Partial closure on I-10 eastbound due to cargo detachment from commercial vehicle

ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — There was a partial roadway closure on Interstate 10 eastbound near Milepost 212 after cargo was detached from a commercial vehicle, the Louisiana State Police reported. Troopers, along with other first responder personnel, were at the scene, and traffic was being diverted to...

Louisiana · 16d

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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 · 15d

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Louisiana DOTD to begin Crescent City Connection bridge repairs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will begin a $6.5 million repair project on the Crescent City Connection next week. The project will involve the city-bound travel lanes and HOV lanes. It will not impact the West Bank bound bridge. It is expected to impact traffic. DOTD is asking...

Louisiana · 16d

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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PROJECT COMPLETE: LA 1 asphalt overlay project in Natchez

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the completion of another critical investment in the state’s highway network – the LA 1 asphalt overlay project south of Natchez in Natchitoches Parish. The $3 million project stretched from the Old River Bridge to LA 494 near the Cypress...

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 16d

97.3 The Dawg

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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.

Lafayette, LA · 29d

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LA 499 bridge closure in Winn Parish set for replacement project

WINN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Motorists in Winn Parish will encounter a long-term road closure beginning Nov. 4 as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces plans to replace the LA 499 bridge over Ice Branch near the Jackson Parish line. The closure is expected to remain in place for about 3.5 months while […]

Winn Parish, LA · 19d

Transportation Today News

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Louisiana receives $5.81M federal grant for bridge replacements

The Federal Railroad Administration recently awarded the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) a $5.81 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program grant for the Baton Rouge–New Orleans Rail Bridge Replacement project. The $8.3 million project is a public-private partnership (P3) between DOTD and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC). It will replace […] The post Louisiana receives $5.81M federal grant for bridge replacements appeared first on Transportation Today .

New Orleans, LA · 19d

We Are Lafayette

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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 · 29d

postsouth.com

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CPKC Holiday Train embarking soon. Where to see it in Louisiana

On Nov. 19, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will kick off its Holiday Train's 32-day journey, stopping in 182 communities across Canada and the U.S. The festive train will visit 13 states and stop in 10 new communities this year, five of which are in Louisiana. In addition to live...

Louisiana · 20d