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Traffic restrictions begin Aug. 21 on Mississippi River Bridge, westbound I-20

MADISON PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Drivers traveling west on Interstate 20 across the Mississippi River should expect traffic restrictions starting next week as crews begin repairs on the bridge connecting Madison Parish and Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says an 11-foot width restriction will take effect on the westbound I-20 bridge […]

Madison Parish, LA · 08-17

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States with Most Distracted Driving Deaths

A new analysis ranks the states where inattentive driving contributes to the most deadly collisions. *New Mexico has the highest rate of fatal crashes involving distracted drivers in the U.S., according to a new analysis of federal traffic data. 0:00 / 0:00. An August 2026 report from Crowson Law Group...

New Mexico · 08-14
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Understanding Louisiana’s Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements

Understanding Louisiana’s Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements. If you just registered a car in Shreveport, or you’re renewing a policy and wondering whether you can trim it down, you’ve probably run into the number 15/30/25. It looks like a code, and in a way it is. Knowing what...

Louisiana · 08-15
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LA 107 infrastructure repair project begins for Marksville

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a $5.3 million highway improvement project along a major stretch of LA 107 in Avoyelles Parish. Work began Monday, Aug. 10, covering over seven miles of highway from Mark Street in Marksville to the Red River Bridge. The scope of work includes full-depth base repairs, old asphalt milling, new asphalt repaving, fresh roadway striping, and updated signage. Construction is expected to wrap up in late Fall 2026, depending on weather and site conditions. Intermittent lane closures are likely throughout the work area.

Marksville, LA · 08-12
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LA 1055 Bridge Closure to Begin Aug. 18

A portion of Louisiana Highway 1055 near Silver Creek Campground Road will close for approximately six months beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, as crews replace the Silver Creek Bridge. The full […]

Louisiana · 08-13

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9 Unwritten Rules of Driving in Louisiana That Newcomers Learn the Hard Way

Think Louisiana’s open container law keeps a drink out of your cup holder?. Order a frozen daiquiri from a drive-thru window, and it’s perfectly legal as long as the straw stays taped shut. These are the unwritten rules of driving in Louisiana, the laws every local picks up...

Louisiana · 08-09

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Over 34 Pedestrians Die in SUV Crashes Annually in Louisiana, Ranking 6th Nationally

Louisiana is a state where life spills out onto the streets. From the dense neighborhoods of New Orleans to the rural parishes that line the Gulf Coast, pedestrians share roads with heavy traffic in a landscape where sidewalks often end abruptly or never existed at all. Its warm, humid climate keeps people outdoors year-round, walking to corner stores, bus stops, and workplaces along corridors built to carry vehicles, not protect the people beside them. As sport utility vehicles have grown in size and popularity across the state, the margin of safety for those on foot has narrowed. For Louisiana, a state already grappling with aging infrastructure and limited transit options, the rise of SUVs has deepened an existing crisis.

Louisiana · 08-11

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Commissioner Temple: Fewer accidents leading to lower insurance rates for some

Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and insurance commissioner Tim Temple says they may not be done dropping. Temple says fewer accidents have resulted in fewer claims and less money paid out by insurance companies.

Louisiana · 08-11

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ROADWORK: Upcoming road closures across the region

The right lane of Interstate 10 Westbound at the Lakeshore Drive entrance ramp will be closed 8 p.m.-5 p.m. 5 AM nightly, beginning Thursday, Aug. 13, until the morning of […]

Louisiana · 08-09

American Press

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Carpenters Bridge Road repairs postponed due to budget limits

The Allen Parish Police Jury agreed to postpone major repairs to Carpenters Bridge Road until next year after discussing the project’s estimated cost and the limited funds remaining in the […]

Allen Parish, LA · 08-09

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Commissioner Temple: Fewer accidents leading to lower insurance rates for some

Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and insurance commissioner Tim Temple says they may not be done dropping. Temple says fewer accidents have resulted in fewer claims and less money paid out by insurance companies. “I think that we could anticipate...

Louisiana · 08-10

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Gas Prices Finally Ease, but Louisiana Drivers Still Paying Far More Than Last Year

BATON ROUGE, La. — Relief is finally beginning to reach Louisiana drivers, but gasoline prices remain substantially higher than they were a year ago. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Louisiana fell to $3.59 on Saturday, Aug. 8, down from $3.67 a week earlier, according to the latest AAA Fuel Prices data. The decline offers some relief to motorists, but the state's average remains about 81 cents higher than it was a year ago, when regular gasoline averaged $2.78 per gallon.

Louisiana · 08-09

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$5.3 Million Highway 107 Improvement Project to Begin Aug. 10 in Avoyelles Parish

AVOYELLES PARISH — Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 107 will soon see construction crews as a major roadway improvement project gets underway next week. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that work will begin Monday, Aug. 10, on a $5.3 million project to improve approximately seven miles of LA 107 in Avoyelles Parish.

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 08-06

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School starts August 10, Natchitoches Parish School Board advises of traffic impacts due to downtown construction

The Natchitoches Parish School Board advised that construction currently underway in downtown Natchitoches will result in temporary road closures and traffic detours that may impact travel to and from schools beginning Monday, Aug. 10. The district said the closures may cause some inconvenience, especially during the busy morning commute. Parents,...

Natchitoches, LA · 08-07

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LADOTD announces project to repair a section of LA 107 in Avoyelles Parish

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A $5.3 million improvement project on Louisiana Highway 107 in Avoyelles Parish is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 10. The project, which targets a roughly seven-mile stretch of the highway, will run from Mark Street in Marksville to the Red River bridge. According to the...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 08-05

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Complete Closure Of I-20 Westbound Exit To Bert Kouns Starts Monday

The westbound I-20 exit at Bert Kouns is closing August 10 for two weeks of concrete repairs. Drivers will detour through Greenwood Road to get back to LA 526.

Louisiana · 08-06

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Complete Closure Of I-20 Westbound Exit To Bert Kouns Starts Monday

The westbound I-20 exit at Bert Kouns is closing August 10 for two weeks of concrete repairs. Drivers will detour through Greenwood Road to get back to LA 526.

Louisiana · 08-06

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Louisiana's Truck Parking Grant Could Improve Highway Safety, But Illegal Shoulder Parking Still Puts Drivers at Risk

Louisiana has received federal funding to study one of the trucking industry's most persistent problems: the shortage of safe places for commercial truck drivers to park. The funding will help the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) evaluate truck parking needs along major freight corridors, including Interstate 10 and Interstate 12, where commercial traffic is among the heaviest in the state. Officials hope the study will identify opportunities to expand truck parking capacity, improve freight movement, and reduce unsafe roadside parking.

Louisiana · 08-06

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La. 308 closed at La. 1011 bridge in Supreme after 3-car crash; 2 people hospitalized with minor injuries

SUPREME — La. 308 is closed at the intersection with the La. 1011 bridge in Supreme due to a three-car crash. The incident was first reported just before noon. Assumption Parish deputies ask drivers to take La. 1 while first responders work the crash. Two people were taken to...

Louisiana · 08-05