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• Crash leaves right lane closed on I-10 West near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

  June 5, 2026 1:36 PM

  WHISKEY BAY — A Friday afternoon crash left the right lane blocked on I-10 West near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The crash near mile marker 129 is currently causing congestion to approach La. 77. Drivers in the area should use caution or seek an alternate... more »

• Livingston Parish President says 'wet soil conditions' delaying Burgess Road Bridge project

  June 4, 2026 2:03 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte pointed to recent rainy conditions as a reason for delays in a Thursday update on the Burgess Road Bridge project, but said officials are working to accelerate construction. Delatte said the parish's main focus has been on the south side bridge... more »

• Pierre Part Bay Bridge remains closed to marine traffic as DOTD works to resolve issues

  May 30, 2026 10:43 AM

  PIERRE PART — The Pierre Part Bay Bridge will remain closed to marine traffic for the immediate future, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday. The closure comes after the bridge began experiencing mechanical issues on Friday, causing it to be temporarily closed to highway traffic. While... more »

• Barge strikes U.S. 90 bridge in Morgan City during overnight storms

  May 23, 2026 12:36 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department announced that the U.S. 90 bridge was previously closed due to a barge striking the bridge after severe weather moved through the area on Friday night. Morgan City officials worked to assess storm damage throughout the city in the late hours... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Right lane blocked on I-10 Westbound in St. Martin Parish due to 18-wheeler crash

  April 20, 2026 1:19 PM

  BUTTE LA ROSE — The right lane is shut down on I-10 westbound just after the Butte La Rose exit due to a crash involving two 18-wheelers, according to Louisiana State Police. Around 10:30 Monday morning, LSP said the closure would last about three hours. more »

• Drug bust in St. Martin's Parish leads to the seizure of multiple marijuana plants

  April 3, 2026 6:52 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — A drug bust in St. Martin Parish led to the seizure of several marijuana plants, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the plants were recovered following the execution of a search warrant on Leger Road after the sheriff's office received information... more »

• 2 Mexican nationals arrested in Breaux Bridge after agents find 300 pounds of meth in ice cream freezers Play Video

  April 1, 2026 1:22 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — Federal agents seized more than 300 pounds of meth that was hidden in ice cream freezers and arrested two Mexican nationals, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors say the two men who were arrested, Ranulfo Garcia Rodriguez and Christian Antionio Sanchez Ramirez, were stopped... more »

• Louisiana House passes bill to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House passed a bill that would name a new Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump. The bill passed 68 to 26 and now moves to the Senate. An amendment added language requiring substantial federal funding by Jan. 20, 2029, before the name... more »

• I-10 East on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge reopens following crash Play Video

  March 22, 2026 3:49 PM

  ATCHAFALAYA — I-10 East on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge reopened following a crash on Sunday afternoon. According to officials, the two-vehicle crash occurred around 2 p.m. and involved a motorcycle. Emergency responders were on scene with an ambulance and a helicopter. more »

• Truck driver crashes through railing on Calcasieu River Bridge before falling in water Play Video

  March 22, 2026 11:16 AM

  LAKE CHARLES — The right lane on I-10 West on the Calcasieu River Bridge remains closed due to vehicle recovery operations following a Sunday morning crash that led to a driver going off the side of the bridge. According to the Lake Charles Police Department, a vehicle crashed into... more »

• DOTD provides update on La. 63 Bluff Creek Bridges Replacement Project in East Feliciana Parish

  March 13, 2026 10:57 AM

  CLINTON — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development on Friday provided an update on the La. 63 Bluff Creek Bridge Replacement Project in East Feliciana Parish According to DOTS, crews at multiple construction sites are replacing several aging bridge structures along the roadway. While construction at Site... more »

• Proposed bill would rename bridge to honor 19-year-old killed in 2023 crash Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:27 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — A bill aiming to rename a local bridge after a 19-year-old killed in a 2023 crash was approved by a committee of lawmakers on Tuesday. House Bill 354, presented by state Rep. Lauren Ventrella, R-Greenwell Springs, would rename the Magnolia Bridge along La. 64 to the... more »

• Louisiana lawmaker proposes naming new Mississippi River bridge after President Trump Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump. House Bill 221, sponsored by Rep. Michael Echols, R-Monroe, would dub the bridge the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The highly anticipated bridge will connect La. 1... more »

• Beachgrove Bridge in Clinton closing for repairs on Friday Play Video

  February 27, 2026 11:10 AM

  CLINTON — The Beachgrove Bridge on Beachgrove Road in Clinton will close on Friday, according to the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury. The bridge will remain closed until Monday for repairs. The East Feliciana Police Jury will update the public if repairs take longer than expected. more »

• DOTD hosting two meetings in Iberville Parish as progress continues on La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project

  February 20, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is hosting two public meetings in March as progress continues on the Mississippi River Bridge South La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project. The meetings will be held in Iberville Parish on the west and east banks of the... more »

• LSP: Breaux Bridge man dies in crash on I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete Play Video

  February 10, 2026 8:34 PM

  GROSSE TETE — A Breaux Bridge man was killed in an early-morning crash along I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete, according to Louisiana State Police. Nathan Smiling, 60, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday that left his Chevrolet Silverado blocking two lanes of the roadway, LSP said. Shortly... more »

• I-10 West reopens near Whiskey Bay following Friday night 18-wheeler fire Play Video

  January 17, 2026 10:45 AM

  BUTTE LA ROSE — I-10 West before Whiskey Bay reopened Saturday morning following an 18-wheeler fire that occurred Friday night. Cleanup crews and state troopers remain on the scene of the crash that closed the interstate near milepost 131 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. According to the Louisiana... more »

• Belle River Bridge reopens to marine traffic, Assumption deputies announce Play Video

  January 6, 2026 3:10 PM

  PIERRE PART — The Belle River Bridge in Pierre Part reopened to marine traffic, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday, a little more than a week after it closed. The bridge was closed to boat traffic on Dec. 28 due to low water levels. more »

• Tyner Creek Bridge closure starts Jan. 12 as replacement work expected to finish in September begins Play Video

  January 5, 2026 6:51 PM

  TANGIPAHOA - Starting Monday, Jan. 12, Tangipahoa Parish's Tyner Creek Bridge will be closed due to a replacement operation. DOTD says the closure is expected to last through September 2026. Drivers are advised to use the following detour: -Drivers headed east may take La. 40 east to U.S.... more »

• Belle River Bridge closed to marine traffic due to low water levels Play Video

  December 28, 2025 12:43 PM

  PIERRE PART - The Belle River Bridge is closed to marine traffic due to low water levels, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday. "With the impending north winds, water levels are expected to continue dropping," deputies said. Drivers travelling in the area are encouraged to observe... more »

• St. Gabriel church worried proposed bridge location impacts property Play Video

  December 10, 2025 11:35 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - One church in St. Gabriel is concerned about a proposed location for DOTD's new bridge, saying the site would cut across its property. On Tuesday and Wednesday, DOTD held meetings in Iberville Parish to discuss progress regarding a new Mississippi River Bridge and show the three... more »

• Work ramps up on next phase of Intracoastal Bridge replacement in Port Allen Play Video

  October 21, 2025 5:42 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Drivers on La. 1 have been experiencing busier-than-normal commutes as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development makes progress on the next phase of the Intracoastal Bridge replacement project. The southbound span opened to drivers late last year, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited project.... more »

• Louisiana sets public briefings for new Mississippi River bridge south of Baton Rouge Play Video

  September 29, 2025 4:39 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — State highway officials have scheduled a set of public briefings as it considers where to build a new bridge over the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge, now that federal transportation officials have given the go-ahead. “We are excited to reach this important milestone on this vital... more »

• Amite River Bridge opens in French Settlement after nearly five years of DOTD work Play Video

  September 2, 2025 6:52 AM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT - It’s an exciting day in Livingston Parish on Tuesday as French Settlement drivers travel across a brand-new bridge along La. 16. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will officially be opening the new Amite River Bridge, completing a $19.7 million replacement project that began in... more »

• Tiger Bend Road bridge closes suddenly; residents now have to take two-mile detour Play Video

  August 12, 2025 5:51 PM

  ST. GEORGE - A popular bridge in St. George has closed unexpectedly, leaving residents confused. T hey say they did not receive any notice about this closure. Residents now have to take a two-mile detour instead of using the bridge on Tiger Bend Road. This route takes them... more »

• Burgess Road Bridge over West Colyell Creek closes as crews begin months-long replacement project Play Video

  August 12, 2025 10:59 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Burgess Road Bridge over West Colyell Creek in Denham Springs will be fully closed starting Tuesday. The bridge will be closed as crews begin demolition to build a new concrete bridge, a project expected to cost $1.87 million. The bridge will remain closed through... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound traffic reopens on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  August 8, 2025 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes of I-10 eastbound traffic were blocked on the Mississippi River Bridge for about an hour after a crash on Friday The crash happened near the Nicholson Drive exit of I-10 on the bridge and has left the two left lanes blocked. EMS responded to... more »

• La. 1 northbound to be closed Thursday night as work continues on La. 1 Intracoastal Bridge Play Video

  August 7, 2025 1:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The La.1 northbound bridge will be closed overnight Thursday as crews continue work on the La. 1 Intracoastal Bridge. La. 1 will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday morning, with the right lane closing starting at 7 p.m. These closures are... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes reopened on Mississippi River Bridge after Sunday afternoon wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2025 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes were blocked on I-10 Eastbound and one lane was blocked on I-10 Westbound in a wreck on the Mississippi River Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The left two lanes are blocked Eastbound on the bridge. The left-most lane was blocked Westbound. Traffic heading west... more »

• May Street dam broken to prepare for major changes to lakes Play Video

  July 2, 2025 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy machinery staged along the closed May Street broke the dams keeping University Lake and City Park Lake separate. Now the two flow together. May Street was closed to pedestrians and traffic in early June. Since then, a lot has happened to pave way for significant... more »

• DOTD: Lockhart Road bridge in Denham Springs reopened after emergency deck repairs Play Video

  July 1, 2025 2:53 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The bridge on Lockhart Road at Arlington Drive in Denham Springs reopened Thursday after emergency deck repairs, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said. Crews found issues with the road's surface that required immediate repairs during a routine maintenance check on July 1, a DOTD spokesperson... more »

• DOTD enters new phase of Intracoastal Waterway bridge replacement on La. 1 Play Video

  June 16, 2025 5:38 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Traffic patterns have shifted on La. 1 as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development entered a new phase of work on replacing the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. The project, which began in 2022, faced delays due to persistent issues with ground settling. However, a... more »

• DOTD re-opens I-110 after train derails on bridge near Memorial Stadium Play Video

  May 30, 2025 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development opened both sides of I-110 near the Governor's Mansion curve Friday night after it closed so crews could work to remove a derailed train on a bridge above the interstate near Memorial Stadium. Once the train is removed, inspectors... more »

• La. 1 closed in Lettsworth near construction south of Simmesport Bridge until further notice Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:04 PM

  LETTSWORTH — La. 1 is closed in Lettsworth near the construction site south of the Simmesport Bridge until further notice, officials said. Drivers traveling south from Simmesport are asked to take a left onto La. 418 and then take 418 to La. 15 to La. 1 to avoid the... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound reopened near Grosse Tete after crews clear trailer that crossed median

  April 30, 2025 1:04 PM

  GROSSE TETE — Recovery efforts for a tractor-trailer that crossed the center median on Interstate 10 between Grosse Tete and Lobdell brought eastbound traffic to a halt for multiple hours Wednesday. According to the Department of Transportation and Development, vehicle recovery operations were happening near Mile Marker 143 near... more »

• Family accused of killing, attempting to dump man's body over the Old Bridge pleads not guilty Play Video

  April 16, 2025 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A family of four accused of killing a man and attempting to dump his body over the side of the Old Bridge pleaded not guilty to their respective charges during a hearing Tuesday. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 41-year-old Gerard Nicholas Richard's body... more »

• One lane of I-10 eastbound over the Atchafalaya Basin will be closed Friday for emergency repairs Play Video

  April 11, 2025 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The outside, eastbound lane of Interstate 10 going over the Atchafalaya Basin will be closed Friday starting at 2:30 p.m. for emergency repairs. DOTD officials say they expect the roadway to re-open around 7:00 p.m. The closure at mile marker 127 is necessary for crews... more »

• Officials announce water gate closures, other precautions ahead of rising water levels Play Video

  April 11, 2025 11:45 AM

  BERWICK — The town of Berwick will close multiple water gates ahead of next week's risk of high water on the Atchafalaya River. The Pacific Street gate will close Friday, while the gates at Canton and Utah streets will close Wednesday, April 16. "School traffic will not be... more »

• Deteriorated roads cost Baton Rouge drivers more annually than any other city in Louisiana, study shows Play Video

  April 9, 2025 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE—Deteriorated roads across the state, specifically in Baton Rouge, annually cost drivers more than any other city in Louisiana in wasted fuel, additional operating costs, and crashes, a report by a Washington, D.C.-based research firm released Wednesday said. Transportation Research Informatics Platform's “Keeping Louisiana Mobile” report says that... more »

• DOTD: Damage on Mississippi River Bridge column is cosmetic, no structural issues Play Video

  April 2, 2025 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Columns under Interstate 10 on the Mississippi River Bridge have seemingly been cracked since March 2021 and are still structurally sound, a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Wednesday. The issue with the column, which is located near Nicholson Drive near the approach to the... more »

• Community groups awarded $50,000 in funds to promote financial literacy in Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 13, 2025 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two community advocacy groups in Baton Rouge received $50,000 in funding to promote financial literacy. EnvisioNBR, which aims to create sustainable neighborhoods in North Baton Rouge, and the BRidge Agency were awarded the funds by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Bonvenu Bank at... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Center lane of I-10 reopens going eastbound on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  January 31, 2025 12:55 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The center lane of Interstate 10 going eastbound on the Mississippi River Bridge has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles on Friday. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said they responded to scene of the crash. An 18-wheeler was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Most interstates, bridges reopened Thursday Play Video

  January 23, 2025 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Most interstates and bridges reopened Thursday afternoon as temperatures rose across southeast Louisiana. The Mississippi River Bridge and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge between I-49 to La. 415 both reopened. Below is a list of state roadways that are closed as of January 23, 2025, at... more »

• WATCH: Mississippi River bridge closes for snow, couple takes a stroll until police stop them Play Video

  January 22, 2025 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Long-distance truck drivers and local commuters weren't using the bridge carrying Interstate 10 over the Mississippi River during a snowstorm, so a local couple did. "It was quite chilly," Adam Penton said, "but this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so we had to take it." At... more »

• Landry asks congressional infrastructure committee for funding for new Mississippi River Bridge Play Video

  January 15, 2025 3:18 PM

  WASHINGTON — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday asked the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for federal funding to help fund a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Louisiana's capital region. While testifying before the committee with other officials, Landry said the current bridge, which connects the... more »

• Sterling Bridge in Franklin reopens after brief closure

  December 30, 2024 2:01 PM

  FRANKLIN — The Sterling Bridge was briefly out of service due to technical issues in Franklin, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Monday. The bridge was closed to all traffic from 11:30 to 1 p.m., LaDOTD added. "Our bridge crew received a call today that it... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Westbound lanes on I-10 at the bridge now moving; congestion approaching Bluebonnet

  December 10, 2024 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A disabled semi-truck on the Mississippi River Bridge caused major delays going westbound on Interstate 10. Two lanes were closed down on the bridge, causing congestion. The truck has since been cleared. Congestion is now approaching Bluebonnet Boulevard. more »

• Iberville Parish President supports Gov. Landry's tax plan to borrow money from new bridge project Play Video

  December 9, 2024 6:17 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Despite Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle claiming that $40 million allocated for the Baton Rouge regional bridge project is being postponed for two years, he added Monday that there’s no reason to panic. The funds, which were originally designated for the new Mississippi River Bridge, are being... more »

• Right lane blocked on I-12 eastbound near Covington due to overturned 18-wheeler

  November 22, 2024 9:05 AM

  COVINGTON - Lanes were blocked Friday morning on I-12 eastbound due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Louisiana State Police urged drivers to avoid the area or seek an alternate route. The right lane was blocked due to the crash. Officials said the truck was hauling some sort of powder... more »

• Eastbound traffic reopened on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

  November 13, 2024 2:26 PM

  RAMAH — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 over the Atchafalaya Basin were completely blocked near Ramah after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. just past the Ramah exit. Traffic is being diverted from I-49 north... more »

• Cyclist contacts 2 On Your Side over bridge support concerns Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:38 PM

  ZACHARY - Ben Ross has ridden his bike all around East Baton Rouge Parish. His cycling has even taken him under bridges, where he says he's found some interesting things. On Tuesday morning, Ross went below the bridge on Angus Avenue in Zachary. There, he knocked on support pillars.... more »

• DOTD announces brief traffic switch for LA 1 Intracoastal Bridge project Play Video

  October 16, 2024 4:08 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A minor traffic shift is planned for West Baton Rouge Parish drivers at the end of the week. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, drivers on the Interstate 10 eastbound off-ramp to LA 1 southbound, as well as the Ernest Wilson Road ramp... more »

• Select Grosse Tete residents to vote at temporary polling location as bridge closure continues

  October 14, 2024 2:34 PM

  GROSSE TETE — A temporary polling location has been set up for certain Grosse Tete residents due to the ongoing closure of the Grosse Tete Bridge. Part of Precinct 26 — voters in the Crescent School Precinct — will now vote at the Intercoastal Road Fire Station in the... more »

• Barringer Foreman Bridge reopens after structural damage caused closure in December 2023 Play Video

  September 25, 2024 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Barringer Foreman Bridge reopened Wednesday two months ahead of schedule, according to the Mayor-President's office. The bridge was closed in December 2023 due to structural damage. Director of Transportation and Drainage for the EBR City-Parish Fred Raiford said the damage happened during inclement weather when... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Traffic backed up to Essen on I-10 WB; two lanes shut down on Mississippi Tuesday afternoon River Bridge

  September 24, 2024 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Traffic is backed up to Essen Lane going westbound on Interstate 10 after authorities shut down two lanes of traffic on the Mississippi River Bridge while working an incident. As of 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, emergency vehicles were stopped on the bridge, bringing traffic to a virtual... more »

• Grosse Tete Bridge partially opens after nearly four months Play Video

  September 24, 2024 12:40 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - After nearly four months, the Bayou Grosse Tete Draw Bridge is partially back in service. "This bridge is a vital artery to Iberville Parish because it's one of our exits and entrances into Iberville Parish from the north end," Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle said. It... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes open on I-10 near Whiskey Bay after 18-wheeler fire

  September 9, 2024 2:56 PM

  WHISKEY BAY — All lanes are open after a vehicle fire on Interstate 10 westbound near Whiskey Bay shutdown traffic Monday. As of 6:25 p.m., all lanes are open on the Atchafalaya Basin following the crash, State Police said. Traffic was being diverted to La. 415 in Port Allen.... more »