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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Thursday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 8d

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WGNO

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‘Asphalt like substance’ spilled in St. Charles Parish roadway

Traffic is being directed around a substance spill in Luling Monday, Oct. 26.

St Charles Parish, LA · 11d

houmatimes.com

Lafourche Parish School District to replace entire bus fleet with 115 new buses

Lafourche Parish School District is preparing to roll out 115 new school buses as part of a districtwide fleet replacement expected to be completed by the end of December. The district announced Wednesday that the first wave of 2027 model buses could begin operating as early as this week through its partnership with First Student.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 8d

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BRProud

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Your commute, your voice: Have your say on MOVE 2050

The Capital Region Planning Commission is seeking public input on its draft MOVE 2050 transportation plan through November 12, with an in-person meeting scheduled for today, October 28.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

rtands.com

CRISI Spotlight: $5.81MM for Louisiana Railroad Bridge Replacement

Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor, Railway Age. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is providing $5.81 million to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for the replacement of five aging railroad bridges between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La. The funding is part of FRA’s recently announced CRISI...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Tuesday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Wednesday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Plaquemine, LA · 9d

LSU Reveille

DOTD is addressing pedestrian safety concerns due to construction on Nicholson Drive

Parts of Nicholson Drive are in the process of becoming more pedestrian-friendly, as the current construction blocks much of the sidewalk. Following the deaths of LSU student Leah Fonte and her fiancé, Shane Hirstius, LSU and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that they are collaborating on potential enhancements that can be made along Nicholson Drive from Lee Drive to Bob Pettit Boulevard.

Baton Rouge, LA · 11d

an17.com

TPG Road Work: Week of October 26, 2026

Pavement preservation work continues in the Booker II Road area this week. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said crews from Material Resources, Inc. will apply seal coating to Booker II Road starting on Monday, October 26. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible. Intermittent travel delays are to...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 11d

WAFB.com

Multiple-vehicle crash closes I-10 eastbound at Lobdell Highway

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - West Baton Rouge Fire and EMS responded this morning to a crash on I-10 at the LA 415 exit. The crash involved two semi trucks. One driver was trapped for an extended period of time, according to West Baton Rouge Fire Department. Heavy wreckers were...

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

wbrz.com

Crews closing left-turn lane from La. 30 EB onto I-10 WB in Gonzales as work continues on roundabouts

GONZALES — Starting Monday, crews will close the left-turn lane from La. 30 eastbound onto I-10 westbound in Gonzales as they continue construction on three roundabouts along the highway at the intersection of the interstate and St. Landry Avenue. The closure starts Monday and extends through Friday, Nov. 13....

Gonzales, LA · 11d

We Are Lafayette

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What Does a White Cloth Hanging From a Car Window Mean?

Ever seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.

Louisiana · 24d

talk1073.com

Shaping Baton Rouge Transit: MOVE 2050 Plan Unveiled

The Capital Region Planning Commission is steering regional transit forward through the ambitious MOVE 2050 plan. Host Brian Haldane sat down with Jamie Setze from the Capital Region Planning Commission to discuss how long-term infrastructure planning addresses regional traffic gridlock, economic development, and safety priorities. Financing Long-Range Infrastructure Goals. MOVE...

Baton Rouge, LA · 11d

Transportation Today News

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Louisiana receives $5.81M federal grant for bridge replacements

The Federal Railroad Administration recently awarded the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) a $5.81 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program grant for the Baton Rouge–New Orleans Rail Bridge Replacement project. The $8.3 million project is a public-private partnership (P3) between DOTD and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC). It will replace […] The post Louisiana receives $5.81M federal grant for bridge replacements appeared first on Transportation Today .

New Orleans, LA · 14d

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Chamber official says cheaper fix exists for Baton Rouge traffic as DOTD weighs ‘bump’ bypass

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Department of Transportation and Development laid out new proposals Tuesday to ease traffic problems across the state, including a project known as the “bump,” which would add new connectors and a bridge near Plaquemine. DOTD considers bypass after traffic backup. Almost 10...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d

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I-10 widening project brings night lane closures, see closures here

BATON ROUGE — Night lane and ramp closures are planned on Interstate 10 and Interstate 110 in Baton Rouge as part of the I-10 Widening Project. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said weather could affect the construction schedule and change the closures. From 10 p.m. to 5...

Baton Rouge, LA · 14d

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Improvements underway at dangerous Highland Road intersection

ST. GEORGE - A guardrail has been installed at a busy intersection known for heavy traffic and frequent accidents. The intersection of Highland Road, Pecue Lane, and Valhalla Boulevard is scheduled for changes soon with MOVEBR, but until then, St. George Mayor Dustin Yates says a guardrail was needed. "This...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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Bayou Braud Bridge re-opened to traffic after new bridge put in place

ST. GABRIEL — After closing last month, officials announced the Bayou Braud Bridge on Martin Luther King Parkway in East Iberville re-opened to traffic. The new bridge is officially in place, and asphalt approaches have been completed. Officials advise drivers that temporary barriers remain in place; permanent barriers are expected to be installed soon as final project elements are completed.

Iberville Parish, LA · 15d

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

Replacement set for five railroad bridges in southeast Louisiana

The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $5.81 million to replace five railroad bridges. These bridges are located on the rail line between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Funding aims to improve freight rail safety and advance a proposed passenger rail route. The grant is part of the Consolidated Rail...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Wednesday Morning Commute

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15-...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16d

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