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Major upgrade for rural drivers: New bridge opens in Iberville Parish

Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 995 in Iberville Parish now have a new bridge over False Branch Bayou, replacing an aging structure that officials say struggled to accommodate heavy agricultural traffic.

Iberville Parish, LA · 1d

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Major I-10 Expansion Upgrades Coming to Baton Rouge

Significant infrastructure enhancements are underway across Baton Rouge to streamline traffic flow and boost community connectivity. Rodney Mallett with DOTD provided crucial updates regarding the ongoing I-10 widening initiative, highlighting redesigns designed to reduce congestion at key intersections. Redesigning the Acadian Thruway Interchange. A major highlight of the expansion includes...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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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 · 18h

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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 · 7d

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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

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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 · 1d

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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 · 13h

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I-10 to I-110 ramp closing at night Nov. 15-20 for widening project

BATON ROUGE — Lane closures tied to the I-10 Widening Project will affect night traffic on the I-10 eastbound to I-110 northbound ramp. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the closures in East Baton Rouge Parish. The ramp at Exit 155B will fully close from 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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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

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Tuesday 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 · 1d

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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 · 22h

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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

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La. 1064 closed at railroad crossing in Tangipahoa Parish as crews conduct maintenance

TICKFAW — La. 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish will be closed in both directions at the railroad crossing starting Tuesday as crews conduct maintenance on the railroad. The closure will be in effect from Tuesday at 6 a.m. to Thursday at 5 p.m. "Motorists should allow extra travel time, follow...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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Cheapest gas stations in Hammond

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Hammond using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. #5. Bedico Supermarket (tie) - Address: 28477 LA-22, Ponchatoula, LA. - Price: $3.29. #5. Loranger Supermarket (tie) - Address: 19520 LA-40, Loranger, LA. -...

Hammond, LA · 2d

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Overturned 18-wheeler leaking molasses leads to road closures in St. Charles Parish

U.S. Highway 90 east on-ramp to Interstate 310 northbound is closed due to an overturned tanker leaking molasses, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said.

St Charles Parish, LA · 1d

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M. Williams Road bridge work in Kentwood starts November 18 with 5-month closure

KENTWOOD — A bridge replacement project on M. Williams Road is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road .38 miles east of LA 1054, or 1.45 miles west of La. Highway 38, starting Nov. 18 for an estimated 5 months while crews replace the existing bridge.

Kentwood, LA · 1d

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Capital Region Transportation Plan: Shaping Baton Rouge’s Next 25 Years

The Capital Region Planning Commission is shaping the future of our local infrastructure through its comprehensive 25-year metropolitan transportation plan. As public comment remains open until Thursday, November 12, regional leaders and community members are weighing in on the massive projects ahead, from crucial interstate updates to the much-anticipated new bridge.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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La. 69 closed in Assumption due to broken utility pole

NAPOLEONVILLE — La. 69 is completely shut down due to a broken utility pole, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office shared on Sunday morning. According to the department, repairs are expected to take several hours. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Assumption Parish, LA · 3d

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Officials ask drivers to use caution as Glasgow Avenue Sidewalk Project begins

BATON ROUGE — A new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue aims to make getting around the neighborhood safer for pedestrians. Construction is now underway on the MOVEBR Glasgow Avenue Sidewalks Project, which stretches from Hyacinth Avenue to Perkins Road. The project will add approximately 4,000 feet of new sidewalks...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Gas prices fall in Baton Rouge while U.S. averages dip

Gas prices in Baton Rouge dropped by an average of 12 cents over the past week, while the national average gas price fell to $3.96 per gallon.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d