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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

houmatimes.com

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Lafourche Parish School District announces new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School Board proudly announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the brand-new LPSD Transportation Center in Lockport. This event will also mark the official launch of the district’s partnership with First Student, featuring a fleet of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027 model school buses. The...

Lockport, LA · 1d
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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

WGNO

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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

WGNO

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Nine Mile Point Road closing for railroad repair

Nine Mile Point Road will close Thursday, Nov. 12, to repair the railroad at the crossing.

Jefferson Parish, LA · 1d

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

wbrz.com

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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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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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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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Judge Seeber Bridge on Claiborne Avenue closes Saturday after driver damages safety barrier

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Judge Seeber Bridge on North Claiborne Avenue, connecting the St. Claude area to the Lower Ninth Ward, was closed in both directions Saturday (Nov. 7) after a driver damaged a safety barrier, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said. Drivers are advised to use...

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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A detour ahead: Thibodaux braces for upcoming Canal Boulevard bridge closures

The two Canal Boulevard bridges are planning to be fully reconstructed starting in 2027. A public town meeting was held on Sept. 23 at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium to explain how the process would take place. The public had a chance to express their questions and comments with a Q&A session. Many concerns arose that were calmed with answers from prominent community figures.

Thibodaux, LA · 10d

NOLA.com

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Claiborne Avenue bridge in the Ninth Ward reopens after barrier damage

The Claiborne Avenue Bridge was temporarily closed Saturday morning after a driver damaged one of its safety barriers, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The bridge was officially reopened by around noon on Saturday, according to DOTD spokesperson Daniel Gitlin. He said there was minor damage to...

New Orleans, LA · 4d

Louisiana Weekly

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RTA board selects Justin Augustine III as CEO

(Veritenews.org) – Following a contentious, months-long search, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday (Oct. 27) selected Justin Augustine to be the next CEO of the agency. The vote caps off a lengthy process to find a new leader for the agency following the resignation of former CEO...

New Orleans, LA · 6d

WGNO

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Damage to safety barrier prompts emergency closure of Judge Seeber Bridge

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced an emergency closure for the LA 39 Judge Seeber Bridge on Saturday, Nov. 7.

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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Stretch of US 190 in Hammond closed starting this weekend as crews stripe road

HAMMOND — A stretch of U.S. 190 in Hammond will be closed starting Sunday for lane striping. The highway will be closed from North Carter Street to SW Railroad Avenue from Sunday, Nov. 8, to Thursday, Nov. 12. During the closure, eastbound drivers should take U.S. 51 north to...

Hammond, LA · 5d

wbrz.com

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Train traffic through town of Livingston expected to increase through next several weeks

LIVINGSTON — Train traffic through the town of Livingston is expected to increase over the next several weeks, local police said Friday. The increase in traffic is due to maintenance on connecting railroads. The maintenance is scheduled to last around six weeks.

Livingston, LA · 5d

wbrz.com

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Flipped car on I-12 near Pumpkin Center Road shuts down one lane

HAMMOND - A flipped car along westbound Interstate 12 at Pumpkin Center Road has shut down one lane in the area. DOTD said that the issue was reported around 5:30 p.m. and the right lane is blocked. Congestion is backed up to the I-12 and I-55 interchange. According to witnesses,...

Hammond, LA · 9d

NOLA.com

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Crescent City Connection lane closures start this week. See details on the $6 million project.

The westbound side of Crescent City Connection will see approximately 18 months of repairs beginning on Tuesday night, kicking off intermittent lane closures on the main connector between the West Bank and downtown New Orleans. During that time, drivers should prepare for potential backups and delays associated with the project,...

New Orleans, LA · 9d

Progressive Rail Roading

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People news from Conrail, Ports of Indiana and New Oleans RTA

Consolidated Rail Corp. (Conrail) has appointed John Wright president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Brian Gorton, who retired. Over the past decade, Wright served as the general manager of Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad (IHB), a switching service provider jointly owned by Conrail and CPKC. He will now oversee Conrail’s operations, strategic growth, safety innovations and infrastructure enhancements. Wright started his rail career in 1996 as a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railway. Before joining IHB in 2017, he held multiple executive positions at CSX.

Indiana · 9d