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Picayune, MS · Traffic & Transit
NOLA.com
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway reopened in both directions Thursday morning
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway reopened in both directions after strong storms on the south end of the bridge caused a brief closure, Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechou said Thursday morning. The closure came for about 15 minutes, beginning at about 7:30 a.m., as severe thunderstorms are pounding southeast Louisiana. Up...
KHOU
Strong winds appear to flip 18-wheeler over on I-10 in Louisiana
theadvocate.com
Editorial: Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service’s success boosts entire region
When Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line between Mobile and New Orleans opened to the public on Aug. 18, 2025, the train service carried lots of hope while raising a number of questions. When it celebrated its first anniversary last Tuesday, most of the hopes had been more than realized, while...
NOLA.com
New Orleans Mayor Moreno vowed to fix roads, blight. These groups are telling her where to start.
As she turned onto Willow Street in Central City on a stormy August afternoon, Dominique LeGree’s eyes lit up. The last time she drove the quiet residential stretch between St. Andrew and Josephine streets, the block had appeared more akin to a junkyard, lined with abandoned cars and box trucks.
WAFB.com
Strong winds topple over 18-wheeler on Bonnet Carré Spillway
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Bonnet Carré Spillway was backed up westbound for hours on Monday due to an overturned 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler overturned on I-10 westbound near milepost 212 during 60 mph winds from a severe thunderstorm on Monday around 2:45 p.m., according to Louisiana State Police (LSP).
WLOX
Strong winds topple over 18-wheeler on Bonnet Carré Spillway
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Bonnet Carré Spillway was backed up westbound for hours on Monday due to an overturned 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler overturned on I-10 westbound near milepost 212 during 60 mph winds from a severe thunderstorm on Monday around 2:45 p.m., according to Louisiana State Police (LSP).
NOLA.com
Bonnet Carre Spillway closed westbound for accident as storms move into New Orleans area
The westbound lanes of the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge were closed for hours Monday afternoon near mile marker 212 as strong thunderstorms moved through the New Orleans area. The closure came after an 18-wheeler was overturned by high winds coming off of Lake Pontchartrain, according to the National Weather Service. Traffic was backed up for miles, stretching back as far as the Interstate 10 West and Interstate 310 merge, the Louisiana Department of Transportation reported.
fox8live.com
Strong winds topple over 18-wheeler on Bonnet Carré Spillway
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Bonnet Carré Spillway was backed up westbound for hours on Monday due to an overturned 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler overturned on I-10 westbound near milepost 212 during 60 mph winds from a severe thunderstorm on Monday around 2:45 p.m., according to Louisiana State Police (LSP).
theadvocate.com
Bonnet Carre Spillway closed westbound for accident as storms move into New Orleans area
The westbound lanes of the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge were closed for hours Monday afternoon near mile marker 212 as strong thunderstorms moved through the New Orleans area. The closure came after an 18-wheeler was overturned by high winds coming off of Lake Pontchartrain, according to the National Weather Service. Traffic was backed up for miles, stretching back as far as the Interstate 10 West and Interstate 310 merge, the Louisiana Department of Transportation reported.
an17.com
Tangipahoa Parish School System offers free certification class for future bus drivers
The Tangipahoa Parish School System is announcing an upcoming 30-hour pre-service training course for individuals interested in becoming certified Louisiana School Bus Operators. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare new drivers for service within our parish schools. Training Schedule:. August 24-27 and August 31 – September 3. Time:...
wbrz.com
Team 2 Traffic: Overturned 18-wheeler closes part of I-55 in Hammond
HAMMOND - Northbound lanes of Interstate 55 in Hammond near the exit to Interstate 12 closed following a crash Thursday afternoon. Tangipahoa Parish 911 said an 18-wheeler overturned at Exit 29A, which is the exit for I-12 East, shortly before 2:45 p.m. The roadway is closed as first responders work....
Trains.com
What happened in the rail industry this week? August 21, 2026
Wondering what you might have missed this week in the rail industry? Look no further. The following are the best-performing TrainsPRO stories for the week of August 21, 2026, presented by the editors of TrainsPRO. TrainsPRO: Rail industry news for the modern rail professional. Sign up for the newsletter to get the industry’s leading source [...] Read More...
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$6.4M project coming to I-12 in Baton Rouge, Livingston parishes
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a $6.4 million project to improve drainage along Interstate 12 in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes, which is scheduled to begin by the end of September.
iheart.com
Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service Ridership Doubles Early Expectations
Gulf Coast passenger rail is drawing twice as many riders as expected in its first full year. Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service has carried nearly 150,000 riders between New Orleans and Mobile, with four stops along the Mississippi coast. “This route has exceeded every expectation for ridership and revenue,” said Amtrak...
an17.com
First of Old Genessee Road bridge replacement projects scheduled to begin Monday, August 24
The first of two Old Genessee Road bridge replacement projects is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 24, 2026. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close Old Genessee Road approximately 1.1 miles east of US 51 (or 0.4 miles west of LA 1065) starting on August 24 and continuing for approximately six months as crews replace the existing bridg structure. The second bridge replacement between Jacobson Road and Spookhill Road (west of US 51) will begin later in the year, pending utility relocations.
Trains.com
Amtrak's Mardi Gras more than doubles predicted patronage after one year: Analysis
NEW ORLEANS — When two New Orleans-Mobile, Ala., round trips began on Aug. 18, 2025, many observers wondered whether the enthusiasm from the previous Saturday’s raucous inaugural events would translate into strong and sustained daily patronage. Guess what? It did. Southern Rail Commission and Amtrak personnel are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras [...] Read More...