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Downtown West Monroe to hold stakeholders’ meeting to discuss upcoming traffic and infrastructure projects
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Downtown West Monroe merchants, property owners, residents and supporters are invited to attend a Downtown Stakeholders Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 8:30 AM at Kayla’s Kitchen of West Monroe. The meeting will provide an overview of upcoming infrastructure improvements and a temporary streetscape demonstration led by the Center for […]
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Monroe Amtrak system is not an if but a when, Mayor Ellis says
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A proposed Amtrak passenger rail line connecting Monroe and Ruston to major cities including Dallas and Atlanta is gaining momentum, with federal support and state funding now in play. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis said Washington, D.C. is driving the project forward after years of delays tied...
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Nighttime lane closures scheduled on LA 4 in Franklin Parish
FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Motorists traveling on LA 4 in Franklin Parish should expect delays next week as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) conducts overnight road work. DOTD said alternating lane closures with a flagging operation and pilot car will be in place from Monday, Aug. 10, through Friday, Aug. 14, […]
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Closed Portion of LA 34 South of Chatham Slated To Reopen Late Sunday, August 9
(JACKSON PARISH) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that the section of LA 34 south of the Town of Chatham in Jackson Parish that was closed for repair on Saturday, August 9th is scheduled to reopen at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th. The closure...
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Portion of LA 34 South of Chatham To Be Closed on Saturday, August 8
(JACKSON PARISH) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at approx. 9:00 a.m., a portion of LA 34 south of the Town of Chatham in Jackson Parish will be closed. This road closure is scheduled to remain in effect until...
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Ruston mayor says Amtrak service would boost economy, universities and Center for the Blind
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker said the arrival of Amtrak passenger rail service would strengthen the city’s economy and benefit Louisiana Tech, Grambling, and the Louisiana Center for the Blind. “Ruston was actually started due to the railroad track,” Walker said. “So our roots have been...
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Construction continues along North 18th Street and Forsythe Avenue
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Lane closures along a stretch of North 18th Street and Forsythe Avenue will continue Monday, August 3, 2026, as a roadway repair project remains underway. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced on August 3 that construction crews are continuing work to patch and...
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Section of LA 34 in Jackson Parish closing this weekend for pipe replacement
JACKSON PARISH, La. (KNOE) - A portion of LA 34 south of Chatham will close this weekend to allow crews to replace a cross drain pipe, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The total road closure begins Saturday, Aug. 8, at approximately 9:00 a.m. and will remain...
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Construction continues along North 18th Street and Forsythe Avenue
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Lane closures along a stretch of North 18th Street and Forsythe Avenue will continue Monday, August 3, 2026, as a roadway repair project remains underway. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced on August 3 that construction crews are continuing work to patch and repair concrete pavement along LA 840-6 […]
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Drivers reminded of ongoing North service road closure in Lincoln Parish
LINCOLN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Motorists traveling through Lincoln Parish are being reminded that a section of North Service Road, also known as Woodward Avenue, remains closed as state transportation crews continue repair work beneath the roadway. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the closure began on July 14 and affects […]
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Downtown Monroe traffic adjustments scheduled for Louisiana Municipal Association Convention August 5th
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Motorists traveling through downtown Monroe next week should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as the city hosts the Louisiana Municipal Association Convention. According to city officials, several downtown streets will experience temporary closures on Wednesday, August 5, from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to accommodate convention-related activities. Drivers are encouraged to […]
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Traffic disruption reported on Forsythe Avenue following utility pole damage
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A portion of Forsythe Avenue has been closed in both directions between North 6th Street and North 4th Street after power lines were brought down in the area. The closure follows an incident involving damaged utility poles at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Forsythe Avenue, with additional impacts reported along […]
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DOTD announces bridge closure in Bienville Parish
BIENVILLE PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — There's a bridge closure in Bienville Parish that may affect your daily commute. According to Louisiana DOTD, on Friday, July 31, the LA 9 bridge over Sprawls Mills Creek in south Bienville Parish will be closed for replacement. This closure is anticipated to be in place for approximately 6 months. The project is being managed by the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction.
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LA 130 in Winnsboro closed for emergency water leak repairs
FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — An emergency road closure in Franklin Parish is set to begin Thursday afternoon as crews work to repair emergency water leaks in Winnsboro. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, LA 130 near Oak Street in Winnsboro will close at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The […]
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DOTD warns of road buckles in the heat
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Department of Transportation says when it heat can cause roads to explode and that be dangerous for drivers. Erin Buchanan says they’re hard to avoid, but crews respond quickly to repair them. She encourages people to report them. They can do so by calling...
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City of Monroe hosts groundbreaking for parking lot repair at Powell Street Community Center
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today, the City of Monroe held a groundbreaking ceremony for the parking lot repair at the Powell Street Community Center. The project aims to add safety, accessibility, and convenience for residents. For more information, watch the video above.
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Dixie Street, Sunset Boulevard in Ruston shut down for repairs
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Two roads in Ruston are closed for repairs, according to the City of Ruston. Dixie Street between Bittersweet Avenue and Mimosa Drive is closed for culvert repairs beginning Monday, July 27. Sunset Boulevard from Sandy Lane to East Maryland Avenue is also closed for sewer main...
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Road work extended to August 28 with alternating lane closures LA 4 in Franklin Parish
FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) are reminding drivers that road work on LA 4 in Franklin Parish will continue through Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Motorists can expect alternating lane closures Monday through Friday between the Franklin Parish side of the Boeuf River Bridge and a […]
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The City of Monroe hosts groundbreaking ceremony for the Powell Street Community Center Parking Lot Repairs Project
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Monroe is set to mark the beginning of a major improvement project at the Powell Street Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Monday, July 27, at 1 p.m. The event will take place at the community center, located at 1401 Powell Ave. The project focuses on […]