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Shreveport receives $2 million federal grant to improve high-crash intersections

SHREVEPORT, La. — The city of Shreveport is set to receive a $2.27 million federal grant aimed at curbing traffic accidents and improving safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians at some of the area's most dangerous intersections. Mayor Tom Arceneaux announced the funding, which will be dedicated to infrastructure...

Shreveport, LA · 1d
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Federal Grant Targets 10 Shreveport Intersections With New Signals, Crosswalks, And Lighting

The city's getting federal money to fix its most dangerous intersections. Crews will install pedestrian signals, high visibility crosswalks, and improved street lighting where crashes happen most.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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Avoid Ford Street Near Downtown Shreveport Today Due to Repairs

Ford Street in downtown Shreveport is getting some work done today. Expect slow-moving traffic between Pine and Hartman as crews do preliminary prep for an asphalt overlay project coming later this month.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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SporTran bus operator pulled from service after driving wrong way on I-49

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A SporTran bus operator has been pulled out of service following an early-morning incident involving a bus traveling the wrong way on Interstate 49, transit officials confirmed Monday. According to a SporTran representative, the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. Only one passenger...

Shreveport, LA · 4d
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Walnut Creek Rd I-20 bridge in Lincoln Parish closed after being struck by vehicle

LINCOLN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Walnut Creek Road overpass over Interstate 20 in Lincoln Parish closed on Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026, after a vehicle struck the structure, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) officials. LADOTD officials are now advising motorists of the total road closure, stating that no thru […]

Lincoln Parish, LA · 2d

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Avoid Ford Street Near Downtown Shreveport Today Due to Repairs

Ford Street in downtown Shreveport is getting some work done today. Expect slow-moving traffic between Pine and Hartman as crews do preliminary prep for an asphalt overlay project coming later this month.

Shreveport, LA · 2d

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SporTran driver taken off route after bus travels wrong way down I-49

Shreveport, LA · 4d

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UPDATE – REOPENED: LA 528 bridge replacement over Clarke Bayou, Bossier Parish

BOSSIER PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces significant progress on the project to replace the LA 528 bridge over Clarke Bayou in eastern Bossier Parish. The original bridge – built in 1976 – has been fully removed, and the new structure has been constructed...

Bossier Parish, LA · 6d

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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...

Shreveport, LA · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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.

Shreveport, LA · 8d

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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.

Shreveport, LA · 9d

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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...

Homer, LA · 9d

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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...

Shreveport, LA · 9d

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DOTD Issues Traffic Warning for Ongoing Colquitt Road Construction

Work crews have laid the base asphalt on almost 10 miles of Colquitt Road. Expect lane closures during rush hours as they finish the top layer and wrap up concrete repairs near Mansfield Road.

Caddo Parish, LA · 9d

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DOTD Issues Traffic Warning for Ongoing Colquitt Road Construction

Work crews have laid the base asphalt on almost 10 miles of Colquitt Road. Expect lane closures during rush hours as they finish the top layer and wrap up concrete repairs near Mansfield Road.

Caddo Parish, LA · 9d

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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...

Shreveport, LA · 15d

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Plain Dealing Railroad Crossing Closure Begins Monday October 26

Union Pacific is closing the LA 2 railroad crossing in Plain Dealing for three days starting Monday to fix tracks and repave the road approaches. Drivers should take LA 3, LA 160, or LA 157 instead.

Bossier Parish, LA · 16d

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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.

Shreveport, LA · 15d