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Drivers to pay more in towing, booting fees in New Orleans
theadvocate.com
Letters: Marginalized community drew the line at trains through the neighborhood
Re: “It’s time to share train traffic,” Letters, July 2. Efforts by Old Metairie residents to relocate trains from the Back Belt to the Middle Belt did indeed pit White, affluent neighborhood residents against predominantly Black residents of Hollygrove and Mid-City. However, the efforts to stop this were not driven by the media but rather by the coordinated, collective determination and advocacy of neighborhood residents whose homes, families and quality of life would be directly affected. Known as “We Won’t Be Railroaded,” citizens of this community worked diligently to ward off efforts to reposition yet another hazard to a poorer community of color.
WWL
Jefferson Parish splits bus route in Kenner to improve wait times
hoodline.com
NOLA Drivers Slammed With Steep New Boot And Tow Fees Starting July 27
New Orleans drivers who get booted or towed are about to feel a sharper hit to the wallet. Starting Monday, July 27, the city will charge more to recover vehicles that have been immobilized or hauled to the impound lot, with the boot fee climbing from $121 to $172 and towing and impound charges recalculated under a new rate schedule.
tangipahoa.org
Portion of South Coburn Road Closed Thursday for Cross Drain Project
Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews will temporarily close a portion of South Coburn Road on Thursday, July 23, for a cross drain project. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said South Coburn Road will be closed approximately 250 feet south of its intersection with Lake Wind Drive to install a new culvert. Work is scheduled between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., and no through-traffic will be allowed in the construction zone.
NOLA.com
New Orleans will increase fees for towed and booted vehicles starting soon. See new rates.
The City of New Orleans will be increasing some of its "most common fees" for people who don't pay parking tickets or park illegally and have their cars impounded or booted. Starting on July 27, the fee for someone whose car is booted will go from $121 to $172, and the fees for towing vehicles that weigh up to 26,000 pounds will also increase, the city said in a press release on Tuesday.
fox8live.com
City of New Orleans raising fees next week for booting, towing vehicles
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Parking violators whose vehicles are booted or towed in New Orleans will face higher fees to recover their rides starting next Monday (July 27), the City of New Orleans announced. The fee to remove a boot -- a metallic clamp that prevents a wheel from turning...
wgno.com
Structural issues with small bridge lead to Lafourche Parish road closure
LOCKPORT, La. (WGNO) — A road closure is underway in Lockport due to structural issues with a small bridge on Friday, July 17. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana Highway 308 just north of the Belle Vue Bridge is closed at this time. Louisiana State Police...
wbrz.com
Tangipahoa Parish's $1.8 million E. Lewiston Road bridge replacement starts Monday
KENTWOOD — Crews will start work on the E. Lewiston Road bridge replacement project Monday. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will close E. Lewiston Road between Wilson Road and R. Booty Road for about nine months while workers replace the bridge across Wilson Branch.
an17.com
Tangipahoa Road and Bridge crews schedule three cross drain projects during week of July 20
Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews have scheduled three cross drain replacement projects for the week of July 20. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said crews will close North Railroad Avenue just north of the Independence town limits on Tuesday, July 21, to complete a cross drain project near the intersection of North Railroad and Brickyard Roads. No thru-traffic will be allowed while construction is underway.
tangipahoa.org
Tangipahoa Road and Bridge Crews Schedule Three Cross Drain Projects During Week of July 20
Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews have scheduled three cross drain replacement projects for the week of July 20. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said crews will close North Railroad Avenue just north of the Independence town limits on Tuesday, July 21, to complete a cross drain project near the intersection of North Railroad and Brickyard Roads. No thru-traffic will be allowed while construction is underway.
houmatimes.com
LA DOTD announces daytime bridge closure in Terrebonne Parish this week
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a planned bridge closure in Terrebonne Parish this week. Following a brief closure over the weekend, the Boudreaux Canal Bridge on LA 56 is scheduled for planned daytime closures on Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday July 16, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM each day for electrical repairs and testing.