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La. 14 reconstruction nears completion in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Drivers and businesses along La. 14 are nearing the end of more than two years of potholes and lane closures as a reconstruction project approaches completion. The 3.3-mile stretch of highway carries roughly 15,000 drivers daily. Officials said Southwest Louisiana weather events, including multiple freezes,...
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City bus hits home south of I-10 in Lake Charles
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Hotard drivers say ‘We just want what’s fair’ while holding work stand down in Sulphur
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Some bus drivers with Hotard Coaches in Sulphur are holding a work stand down this morning after they say they tried to bring their concerns to management. The drivers are citing concerns like working conditions, safety, and pay. KPLC spoke to one bus driver this morning...
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I-10 traffic snarled near Rayne after big rig blowout
A big rig blowout on I-10 near Rayne triggered a lengthy traffic backup during the midday hours and prompted an investigation, authorities reported. The truck appeared to have suffered a tire blowout along the interstate, according to investigators. The incident backed up traffic significantly, delaying drivers for a few hours.
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Lake Charles city transit services resume as floodwaters recede
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The City of Lake Charles transit services have now resumed after being temporarily suspended due to high water on several city streets this morning. The city says the suspension was necessary to help ensure the safety of both transit personnel and passengers. The U.S. National...
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Black Bayou Bridge closure: Residents, DOTD address timeline and safety concerns
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Questions remain in the aftermath of a barge accident that closed the Black Bayou Bridge last month, leaving residents with only one route north into Lake Charles and prompting state transportation officials to outline a path forward. The pontoon bridge was struck by a vessel...
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Baker Hughes Wins Turbine, Compression, and Upgrade Contracts for Sabine Pass LNG Expansion
Baker Hughes secured three contracts for Cheniere's Sabine Pass LNG expansion, covering Train 7 equipment, BOG re-liquefaction, and fleet-wide turbine upgrades. Baker Hughes has secured three substantial equipment and services contracts tied to the expansion of Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana — one of the largest LNG facilities in the world. The awards, booked in Q2 2026, were placed by both Bechtel Energy Inc. and Cheniere, and encompass liquefaction equipment supply, a boil-off gas (BOG) re-liquefaction unit, and a fleet-wide aeroderivative gas turbine upgrade program.¹
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Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge closure could last up to two years after barge strike
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge, closed since a barge struck it two weeks ago, could remain out of service for one to two years, a state transportation official said Tuesday July 7. John Guidroz with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said the damage...
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Drivers on LA 339 in Vermilion Parish face months of delays as $4M bridge project begins
A $4 million project to replace three aging wooden bridges along LA 339 in Vermilion Parish is underway, bringing months of potential traffic delays and a partial road closure for drivers in the area. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is replacing timber bridge structures at three locations along LA 339 — near Hidalgo Road, Broadview Drive, and Durphy Road — with concrete box culverts. The project also involves the removal of wooden trestles and pilings at the Broadview Drive and Durphy Road sites.
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Bridge replacement project begins on LA 339 in Vermilion Parish
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A major bridge replacement project is now underway along LA 339 in Vermilion Parish, bringing long-term road closures and detours for drivers as crews work to replace three aging timber bridges. The project, led by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), includes...