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Shreveport mayor asks state for more lighting after deadly crashes
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux asked the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for help after multiple deadly crashes on two state highways in the city. Arceneaux took his concerns to DOTD at its annual Roadshow meeting. He said poor lighting is one factor in the deaths...
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Expect Lane Closures on Youree Drive and East 70th Beginning November 9
Traffic signal upgrades are coming to Shreveport intersections next week. Crews are installing flashing yellow arrows at Youree Drive and 70th Street starting Monday, part of a statewide project to make left turns safer and clearer.
KTBS
Missing street signs create navigation hurdles for Shreveport drivers
SHREVEPORT, La. — Drivers navigating city streets are facing an unexpected obstacle course as a growing number of missing street signs leaves entire blocks unlabeled. City Council members raised concerns during their meeting Tuesday, noting that the lack of signage forces motorists to rely on digital mapping tools just to identify the streets they are traveling on. The issue appears to be widespread, affecting neighborhoods across the city.
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Town of Homer to host public meeting on downtown traffic safety and improvement plans
HOMER, La. – The Town of Homer is inviting residents, business owners and community members to attend an informational meeting Wednesday, October 28, to learn about plans to improve traffic safety, accessibility and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure around the historic Homer Square. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the...
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Pothole Patrol: Resurfaced road hazard on Linwood Avenue raising concerns for drivers
SHREVEPORT, La. — A resurfaced road hazard on Linwood Avenue is drawing attention from drivers who say the deteriorating pavement is creating dangerous conditions during their daily commute. The issue, featured in Wednesday's Pothole Patrol, isn't a traditional pothole but a raised section of pavement that has formed into...
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I-49 Inner City Connector moves closer to public review as federal comments addressed
SHREVEPORT, La. — The proposed I-49 Inner City Connector has moved another step closer to public review, with project officials saying the vast majority of federal comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement have been addressed and the document was resubmitted to federal reviewers Monday. North Louisiana Council of...
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Surprising A Hardworking Local With The Caught In The Act Honor
Mary Parker got the Kiss Country Caught in the Act Award after her best friend nominated her for being the kind of person who gets ordained to officiate a wedding and shows up no matter what time of day or night someone needs her.
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Pothole Patrol: Residents call for repairs on long-standing Pines Road pothole
SHREVEPORT, La. — A large pothole along Pines Road is drawing attention from residents who say it has damaged vehicles and created problems for drivers leaving a nearby apartment complex. The pothole, located in front of the Foxborough Apartment Complex, measures approximately 2 1/2 feet wide and 4 inches...
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Transportation leaders focus on northwest Louisiana’s future
Transportation leaders from across Louisiana gathered in Shreveport on Oct. 15 to discuss infrastructure investments, funding and projects affecting northwest Louisiana. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce held its Transportation Symposium at Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport, according to a news release. The event was part of the chamber’s Public Policy Series, which connects the regional business community with elected and appointed state and federal officials. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet discussed statewide infrastructure priorities, the funding outlook and major projects affecting northwest Louisiana . “Without our transportation system, a lot of the economic development that has taken place all across our state, as well as right here in the Bossier region, could not have taken place without significant investments in our transportation,” Ledet said. Transportation leaders discuss northwest Louisiana needs Kent Rogers, executive director of the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments, provided a regional perspective at the symposium. Local perspectives came from Bossier City Engineer Andy Bajnauth, Shreveport City Engineer David Smith, Bossier Parish Engineer Eric Hudson and Caddo Parish Public Works Director Tim Weaver. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser also appeared as a special guest. Lisa Johnson, CEO and president of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce,
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Big Shreveport, Bossier road projects are moving. What’s next on Louisiana’s list?
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s yearly pre-legislative ‘Road Shows’ will be making stops throughout the state next week. The traveling infrastructure presentation gives transportation officials a chance to talk about the highways, roads and bridges DOTD thinks are important to repair, while giving legislators and locals the opportunity to advocate for others.
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Leaders discuss major transportation projects and infrastructure needs in Northwest Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - State and local leaders gathered at Sam’s Town in Shreveport to discuss major transportation projects and the infrastructure needs created by growth across Northwest Louisiana. The Transportation Symposium brought together Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, regional officials,...