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  • Grosse Tete, Bayou Sorrel bridges to stay open longer in coming months

    October 5, 2023 3:53 PM

    IBERVILLE PARISH - The Grosse Tete Bridge and the Sorrel Bridge in Iberville Parish will be kept open longer than normal for the next few months to allow for additional marine traffic to pass through. The sheriff's office on Thursday said it has been notified by DOTD of the... more »
  • Pile driving set to start as I-10 bridge project at City Park Lakes moves forward

    October 4, 2023 11:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews expect to start pile-driving operations along I-10 at City Park Lakes Thursday morning as part of the construction of a temporary bridge there. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced in late September that it was ready to begin erecting a trestle bridge that... more »
  • 'Old Bridge' to close to eastbound traffic for much of the weekend

    August 4, 2023 6:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Drivers who take the U.S. 190 "Old Bridge" eastbound will be sent on a detour for much of Saturday and Sunday as crews tend to emergency railroad repair work. The Department of Transportation and Development will close U.S. 190 east at LA 415 from 7 a.m.... more »
  • DOTD planning overnight lane closures on I-10 in Gonzales this weekend

    August 1, 2023 4:44 PM

    GONZALES - Starting Wednesday, nightly roadwork along I-10 is expected to slow traffic in Ascension Parish. DOTD says it plans to close the left lane of I-10 West at the LA 30 overpass from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Wednesday. The closure will happen again at that same... more »
  • Expect closures on Old Bridge daily for one week starting Aug. 1

    August 1, 2023 6:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Starting Tuesday, expect lane closures on the Old Bridge between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily through Friday. According to DOTD, one westbound lane of the Old Bridge will be closed every day from Aug. 1 to Aug. 8 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.. ... more »
  • I-110 northbound now open at Convention Street after major vehicle fire Play Video

    July 27, 2023 10:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes of I-110 northbound at Convention Street re-opened after an Amazon truck caught on fire Thursday morning. According to investigators, a mechanical failure in the engine of the truck led to the fire. After an in-depth inspection, crews determined the road to be safe to... more »
  • Toll proposal for new I-10 bridge in Lake Charles drawing protest

    July 25, 2023 2:50 PM

    LAKE CHARLES - Opposition is taking shape after the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development released its proposed toll schedule for a $2.1 billion bridge planned for the southwest part of the state. The rates would skew heavily toward truckers driving I-10 across Lake Charles, and an association representing... more »
  • DOTD says East Baton Rouge owes state nearly $1M for damage caused by city worker Play Video

    July 21, 2023 6:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The state has submitted a claim to the East Baton Rouge Metro Council seeking nearly $1 million to recoup the cost of damage to a state highway that was caused by a city-parish worker. The $990,428 settlement claim will be introduced next week, with a full... more »
  • Bridge work wrapping up, concrete error to be fixed by contractor Play Video

    May 10, 2023 4:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A contractor crew made an error that they're trying to fix. It's work on Chevelle Drive in Baton Rouge and it's taken months only to run into a problem. Frank Bruscato went looking for answers and contacted 2 On Your Side. "We thought it was... more »
  • 'Unexpected settlement' to delay bridge project in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

    January 25, 2023 4:26 PM

    WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Construction of the new LA 1 bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in West Baton Rouge Parish will drag on up to 10 months longer than planned due to "unexpected settlement" of the structure. Engineers say the issue concerns the piles under each of the... more »
  • Detour dilemma: property owner raises concerns over parish bridge project Play Video

    September 27, 2022 4:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The City Parish plans to replace a bridge off of O'Neal Lane and will need to borrow property for a detour while that work happens. One of the property owners involved isn't happy with the city's offer or the explanation of the project details and contacted 2... more »
  • 'It's a long time coming': Iberville Parish President pleased with potential bridge locations Play Video

    May 27, 2022 7:42 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - After the potential locations for a new Mississippi River Bridge were narrowed down to just three , Parish President Mitch Ourso was pleased to find out they are all within Iberville Parish lines. “I feel like… king for the day," said Ourso, holding a crown. It's... more »
  • DOTD needing more feedback from public about Miss. River bridge project Play Video

    May 13, 2022 6:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Public comments on where a new Mississippi River bridge should go will close Saturday. As for discussions about how that bridge will be paid for, those talks are still going on at the Capitol. As DOTD continues to make plans for the new bridge, lawmakers have... more »
  • 10 sites remain for new Mississippi River bridge; top 3 options to be decided in May Play Video

    March 28, 2022 11:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The list of potential locations for a new bridge over the Mississippi River was cut in half Monday, with the expectation that three final options would be chosen by the end of May. "One thing [is] for sure, what we got out there's not working," Fred... more »
  • Bridge construction traffic damages Zachary road, temporary fix to continue Play Video

    March 14, 2022 2:31 PM

    ZACHARY - There are about 10 houses on a stretch of road that has been badly damaged by 18-wheelers. One of those homeowners reached out to 2 On Your Side after he wasn't getting any answers. McHugh Road in Zachary has been torn up by heavy trucks hauling material... more »
  • As legislative session looms, fight over Mississippi River Bridge funding brews Play Video

    March 11, 2022 11:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers return to the State Capitol for the legislative session, which opens Monday, a battle over proposed funding for a new Mississippi River Bridge has already begun. In the executive budget proposal unveiled in January, Gov. John Bel Edwards proposes setting aside $500 million in... more »
  • In latest estimate, DOTD says Mississippi River bridge project to cost $2 billion Play Video

    February 23, 2022 10:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The project to construct a new bridge over the Mississippi River is now expected to cost $2 billion, state transportation officials said Wednesday. The latest price tag for the long-awaited project was unveiled as the Department of Transportation and Development presented its latest budget during a... more »
  • City removes barricades blocking BR business entrance after WBRZ report Play Video

    February 23, 2022 5:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A business owner is breathing a sigh of relief after part of a bridge, the only way in and out of his nursery, was partially re-opened. City-Parish vehicles moved barricades and cones Wednesday to re-open one lane on the Auto Plex Drive bridge over Clay... more »
  • Construction of new Intracoastal Bridge set to begin in April Play Video

    February 14, 2022 11:43 AM

    PORT ALLEN - Workers will soon begin construction on a replacement for the well-worn Intracoastal Bridge in West Baton Rouge. “This bridge was built back in the 1960s so it’s really outlived its useful life and we spend a lot of time and money on repairs and it can... more »
  • As Tigerland construction site stunts continue, legal expert sees little liability for city-parish Play Video

    December 16, 2021 10:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As videos and pictures swirl around social media showing bar-goers, among others, jumping from the construction site along Bob Pettit Boulevard, one legal expert says the city-parish likely is not liable for any related injuries. A new video circulating on Twitter appears to show two... more »
  • Tigerland bridge soon to be closed for months-long replacement Play Video

    November 3, 2021 11:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Annie Pugh has lived in Tigerland for 12 years, so she's used to traffic in the area, especially along the bridge on Bob Petit Boulevard running over Bayou Fountain. "I use the bridge for my school bus and for personal use as well," Pugh said. "It's... more »
  • I-10 will remain partially closed near Bonnet Carre Spillway after massive fire Play Video

    September 21, 2021 1:08 PM

    ST. CHARLES PARISH - At least one eastbound lane on the Bonnet Carre Spillway bridge will stay closed after a huge fire blocked the bridge for hours Monday. The left lane on I-10 east near I-310 will remain closed due to damage caused by the fire, according to... more »
  • Both lanes of the LA-1 Intracoastal Bridge are open following emergency repairs

    September 14, 2021 1:07 PM

    ***UPDATE: The outside southbound lane is now open to thru traffic.*** ----------------------- Effective immediately, the right, southbound lane of the LA-1 Intracoastal Bridge will be closed for emergency repairs. According to West Baton Rouge officials, the repairs are necessary to install a steel covered... more »
  • Vehicles drop 4 1/2 feet after bridge malfunctions Play Video

    September 9, 2021 2:53 PM

    A drawbridge malfunction led to vehicles falling in New Orleans. Officials say people were hurt after the Claiborne Bridge became stuck open Tuesday. Vehicles dropped roughly four and a half feet from one side of the bridge to the other side. Luckily none fell into the water. ... more »
  • Bayou Manchac bridge on Old Perkins re-opens Thursday

    May 31, 2021 3:44 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A popular pathway, shutdown for weeks, re-opened just in time for the evening commute Thursday. The Department of Transportation closed the bridge that runs over Bayou Manchac on Old Perkins Road after water overtopped the bridge surface in the May flood. Before it could open, the... more »
  • Garret Graves among lawmakers to meet with Biden on infrastructure; 'top priority' is new bridge Play Video

    April 12, 2021 10:27 PM

    WASHINGTON - Louisiana had a seat at the table as President Joe Biden met with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Monday to discuss infrastructure. Among the congressmen and senators was Rep. Garret Graves. "The president's opening salvo was talking about how he was open to negotiation, open to... more »
  • DOTD urges continued caution, warns of refreezing of roads, bridges Play Video

    February 15, 2021 10:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisianans mostly stayed home or stayed careful during Monday's ice storm, and officials hope to see that again Tuesday. The few travelers who braved the frigid temperatures and icy roads Monday did so at a glacial pace, being careful of slick, icy spots. The Department of... more »
  • State, local officials preparing for possibility of icy conditions, dangerous roads Play Video

    February 12, 2021 10:37 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE - In West Feliciana parish, the department of public works spent Friday sanding bridges they anticipate will pose some problems once temperatures dip below freezing. "We're expecting icy conditions on the roads and bridges," DPW director, Julius Metz said. "Because of the amount of bridges we have,... more »
  • DOTD announces update on $11.9 mil. Atchafalaya Basin Bridge project

    February 5, 2021 5:25 PM

    MORGAN CITY, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an update to the $11.9 million dollar rehabilitation project on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Aside from the cleaning, painting and repair of steel structures on the bridge, crews are installing a fence platform on the bridge... more »
  • New digital message board coming to busy west side roadway Play Video

    December 11, 2019 6:12 PM

    PORT ALLEN - A large green traffic sign in West Baton Rouge is not helping drivers the way it was intended. The estimated time to I-110/190 interchange sign will be removed and replaced with a digital messaging sign. The Department of Transportation and Development says a digital message board... more »
  • Another bridge closes in the northern part of EBR Play Video

    May 27, 2019 6:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Another bridge in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish is closed. The Pride-Baywood Bridge near the East Feliciana Parish border was shut down last week due to structural issues. Shirley McCoy says the closure was a shock to her and she's not happy that... more »
  • Highway 415 bridge takes big step forward Play Video

    May 15, 2019 11:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A tense debate in the Louisiana House of Representatives Wednesday ended with overwhelming support to fund a long-awaited road project in the capital region. A bill to redirect some of the Deepwater Horizon settlement would allow for construction to begin next year on the Highway 415 connector... more »
  • Steel plates force drivers to pump the brakes on LA 1, causing traffic nightmare Play Video

    March 5, 2019 11:16 PM

    PORT ALLEN - Acting like steel bumps, the criss-cross pattern of metal plates along both lanes of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge heading north to I-10 is slowing drivers down, and backing up traffic for miles. "When I'm going over it, I'm thinking I need to go slow, I need... more »
  • Maintenance work on Sunshine Bridge delayed, expected to be completed in the fall

    February 13, 2019 1:41 PM

    UPDATE: Officials say roadwork on the Sunshine Bridge will now take to November to complete due to inclement weather and other factors affecting the schedule. One westbound lane was expected to stay closed until the end of summer due to a maintenance project which was planned prior to a... more »
  • Business owner worried about prolonged bridge closure Play Video

    December 18, 2018 6:56 PM

    CENTRAL - A business owner says his store is suffering because of a lengthy construction project. Four businesses are located on Denham Road, to the west of Beaver Bayou in Central. The bridge over the bayou has been closed since July, causing residents and business owners to feel the... more »
  • First Monday morning commute over the Sunshine Bridge Play Video

    December 3, 2018 9:13 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The Monday morning drive over the Sunshine Bridge was without incident for the most part as two lanes of travel are open. The partial reopening comes ahead of the mid-December deadline DOTD initially announced in the weeks following the crash that caused the bridge to shutdown.... more »
  • Residents say Firewood bridge closure drags on Play Video

    November 20, 2018 7:10 PM

    UPDATE: Residents tell WBRZ the bridge reopened Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2018. BATON ROUGE - Bridge closures inconvenience a lot of people, but one bridge in particular has people talking recently. Some residents say they're not sure why their bridge in the Wedgewood subdivision of Baton Rouge is taking so... more »
  • Late start at Donaldsonville schools continues Play Video

    October 18, 2018 11:36 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - There are no plans to change the later start time for the five Ascension Parish schools on the west side of the Mississippi River, according to a spokesperson Thursday. Employees need the extra hour to detour around the damaged Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville, but the late start time... more »
  • Law enforcement keeps peace after bridge closure Play Video

    October 17, 2018 11:41 PM

    PORT ALLEN - West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies are paying extra close attention to the Intracoastal Canal bridge now that the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville has been closed for repairs. "We're guessing there's additional 10,000 to 15,000 vehicles being pumped through this artery," said Deputy Ken Albarez. ... more »
  • Sunshine Bridge closure hurts sugar cane farmers Play Video

    October 16, 2018 11:43 PM

    SORRENTO - The closure of the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville couldn't come at a worse time for sugar cane farmers on the east side of the Mississippi River. Harvest season just began and all the cane must be transported to sugar mills on the west side of the river. ... more »
  • Plaquemine ferry picks up more slack from Sunshine Bridge closure, now adding second boat to weekend service Play Video

    October 15, 2018 11:55 PM

    UPDATE: During the duration of the Sunshine Bridge closure, additional ferry service hours will be: -Monday thru Friday, a second boat will run from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -Monday thru Friday, the first boat will run 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. -Saturday... more »
  • Another bridge closure in northern EBR concerning residents Play Video

    July 18, 2018 6:33 PM

    GREENWELL SPRINGS - Multiple bridge closures in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish have some residents concerned for their safety. They're worried about emergency services and how they'll get to them if and when they're needed. Ted Powell lives on Stoney Point Birch Road and says Tuesday... more »
  • Some Metro Council members like new road tax plan better than last one Play Video

    June 20, 2018 11:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome had a series of private meetings with metro council members Wednesday about a number of issues including her new road tax plan. The mayor wants the metro council to place the initiative on the December ballot. "I like that the funding source... more »
  • Bridge closure coming to Ascension Parish Play Video

    May 10, 2018 11:44 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE- Road signs went up overnight this week, preparing drivers for the summer closure of a busy interstate overpass in Ascension Parish. Residents who live just west of I-10 along Bluff Road (Hwy 928) will have about a 20-minute detour added to their drive. "Predominantly 95 percent of our... more »
  • Homeless moving out from under Baton Rouge bridge Play Video

    April 20, 2018 12:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE- As many as 100 homeless people are being forced to relocate from underneath the North Boulevard bridge near downtown. They are also getting the opportunity to move into homes of their own. A developer is building a fence around the bridge to store equipment for renovations on... more »
  • New tax plan for bridge across Mississippi River Play Video

    April 5, 2018 11:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Would you vote for higher taxes if it paid for a new bridge across the Mississippi River? Voters in five parishes may soon get the chance. State Senator Rick Ward (R-Port Allen) has proposed creating a special taxing district encompassing East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension,... more »
  • Private bridge damaged by flood, owner can't afford to fix Play Video

    October 9, 2017 7:26 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A private bridge over a parish-maintained canal was damaged during the August 2016 flood. The owner can't afford to fix it herself. Reva Beck has to park on one side of the canal and walk over the rickety bridge to her house. She says it's in... more »
  • Bridge repairs held up without federal funding Play Video

    August 31, 2017 6:13 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A year since the flood here and people are getting restless about why some highway repairs haven't been done. There's a roadblock in Livingston Parish and some people feel like they've been forgotten. A bridge in Denham Springs on River Road near Hwy. 16 has been... more »
  • Bridge players bummed over closed senior center

    August 23, 2017 6:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Some card players are concerned about their BREC senior center that's been closed since the flood last year. Sharp Road Recreation Center was their meeting spot, but they fear it will never be repaired. BREC tells 2 On Your Side it's still waiting on funding from... more »
  • City to upgrade street lights near Trevor J. Sims Bridge Play Video

    August 2, 2017 1:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The area near the Trevor J. Sims Memorial Bridge is going to get a little brighter after the city makes a few upgrades. The City of Baton Rouge will add brand new, energy-efficient LED lighting along a stretch of North Boulevard, from 10th Street to 19th... more »
  • Nicholson Drive bridge now open to traffic

    July 26, 2017 3:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced it will reopen the bridge on Nicholson Drive Wednesday afternoon. The bridge, located between Brightside Drive and Dean Lee Drive, closed on July 10 for emergency repairs and was expected to remain under construction through early August.... more »
  • Mollylea Bridge opening delayed, to open soon Play Video

    July 23, 2017 6:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Weather and unforeseen issues has pushed back the opening of a Mollylea Bridge, which is now scheduled to open Wednesday. The bridge, located off of Sharp Road in Baton Rouge, has been closed since July 2016 and drivers are anxious for it to reopen. While... more »
  • DOTD: Nicholson Drive bridge to reopen in five weeks

    July 14, 2017 1:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The bridge on Nicholson Drive, near Brightside Drive and before Gardere Lane, will reopen in five weeks, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced on July 14. The bridge closed on July 10 for crews to assess damage and to make emergency repairs.... more »
  • Residents say drainage project is source of flood concerns Play Video

    June 29, 2017 5:56 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Department of Public Works is investigating a culvert issue following a 2 On Your Side inquiry. Residents say three culverts that go under Dunn Road near Rustic Road Drive are the source of their flood fears and blame them for the August Flood.... more »
  • I-10 closure in Ascension over but ramp repair not complete Play Video

    June 9, 2017 11:37 AM

    SORRENTO - A total closure of I-10 eastbound ended earlier than expected - around 7 o'clock Sunday morning. A stretch of I-10 going toward New Orleans had been closed since Friday night, the second time this year, so crews could replace an overpass that's been out of use since... more »
  • Report: Causeway Bridge toll increases

    May 2, 2017 4:06 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Starting Saturday, May 6, crossing the Causeway Bridge from the northbound side to the southbound side will cost you $5. According to a report from WWL-TV , the total is up $2 from the previous $3 charge. If you use a toll tag, your charge is... more »
  • Weight limit removed for southbound lanes of LA 1 bridge

    May 1, 2017 3:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the load limit for the southbound lanes of the LA 1 Intracoastal Waterway Bridge has been rescinded. The load limit was lowered in both directions in late March due to deficiencies found during an inspection. The repairs for... more »
  • Heavy traffic on I-10 East at LA 415

    March 11, 2017 6:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Heavy traffic has been reported on I-10 East at LA 415 following construction that took place Saturday morning. Congestion has cleared about six miles from the LA 415(Lobdell) exit as of 9 p.m. The congestion was caused by construction that was completed earlier in the day.... more »
  • UPDATE: O'Neal Lane bridge over Jones Creek reopens Saturday

    February 21, 2017 3:43 PM

    UPDATE: DOTD announced Friday that the bridge on O'Neal Lane over Jones Creek will reopen to traffic at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Officials warned that there is still construction happening in the area. Original Story below: BATON ROUGE – Traffic officials announced Tuesday that the... more »
  • UPDATE: Lanes reopen on I-10 after Miss. River Bridge accident

    January 13, 2017 3:58 PM

    UPDATE : All lanes of I-10 East has been reopened. BATON ROUGE - An accident has caused the closure of multiple lanes of I-10. The right and left lanes of I-10 East are blocked at the Mississippi River Bridge. Traffic continues to pass through the center lane. ... more »
  • Drivers experienced setbacks due to Audubon Bridge closure Play Video

    January 7, 2017 10:27 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE – The John James Audubon Bridge closed on Friday due to the severe weather in the area and reopened Saturday afternoon. However, while the bridge was closed, drivers experienced some setbacks. Barricades blocked the intersection of Highway 61 and LA-10 leading to the bridge between St. Francisville... more »

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