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• Track holiday traffic conditions throughout the capital area

  November 22, 2023 3:23 PM

  Use the interactive map above to check real-time road conditions in and around the capital area. Click HERE for live traffic cameras at Baton Rouge's busiest traffic spots through DOTD. Follow the TEAM 2 TRAFFIC Twitter account for up-to-the-minute information on wrecks and roadblocks that affect your drive. more »

• Weekend closures planned on Jefferson Highway at Ascension-EBR parish line

  August 25, 2023 1:44 PM

  State highway officials have planned multiple weekend closures at the Bayou Manchac Bridge to allow for maintenance work. The roadwork is planned to start this weekend, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The next closure will occur at those same times on Sept. 9 and... more »

• Days after shooting at 4th of July car meet-up, police still looking for gunman who wounded innocent bystanders Play Video

  July 6, 2023 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were shot in a shopping center along Siegen Lane after a car meet-up turned violent late Tuesday night. The shooting happened around 11:45 p.m. in the Siegen Lane Marketplace, where a group was holding a Fourth of July car meet. At some point,... more »

• Men posing as law enforcement carjacked victim during phony traffic stop; suspect crashed into house while fleeing police

  July 8, 2022 12:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person was beaten and carjacked after being pulled over by a man masquerading as a police officer, leading to a chase where the alleged attacker crashed into someone's home. The robbery happened sometime after midnight on Metairie Drive, just off Perkins Road, after the victim... more »

• Multiple children involved in rollover crash on Nicholson Drive

  June 20, 2022 2:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A wreck resulted in an overturned vehicle with multiple children involved, according to officials. Sources told WBRZ first responders were on the way to Nicholson Drive and West McKinley Street shortly before 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. Minor injuries were reported. Five people were taken to... more »

• Police: Several males detained after leading police pursuit in stolen vehicle

  June 14, 2022 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have detained several males after they led a police pursuit driving a stolen vehicle. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the chase went from Old Hammond to Corporate Boulevard. The car eventually stopped, at which point all passengers in the vehicle were taken into custody.... more »

• 19-year-old dead after slamming motorcycle head-on into building

  June 7, 2022 2:02 PM

  ZACHARY - A person died after crashing full-speed into the side of a building Monday. According to the Zachary Police Department, the wreck happened Monday evening at the intersection of LA 19 and Montegudo Boulevard. The coroner's office said 19-year-old Kontrell Johnson died in the accident from multi-system trauma.... more »

• Louisiana-based insurer GoAuto acquired by out-of-state buyer

  May 26, 2022 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - GoAuto, a Louisiana-based company touting its low-cost insurance and known for its ubiquitous television commercials, has been bought up by an equity firm based out of Pennsylvania. Milestone Partners announced the acquisition Thursday, saying that it had obtained GoAuto and its technology platform, Adaptive Information Technologies.... more »

• Baton Rouge OMV worker fired, arrested for issuing CDLs without making drivers take tests

  May 11, 2022 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An Office of Motor Vehicles employee was arrested Wednesday for issuing fraudulent CDLs and Commercial Learners Permits. According to Louisiana State Police, 28-year-old Reggie James Jr. issued six Commercial Learners Permits and CDLs to drivers in East Baton Rouge Parish who had not taken the related... more »

• Man booked in deadly police chase has links to street-racing group that caused traffic mayhem Saturday Play Video

  May 2, 2022 12:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man accused of killing a woman after he ran a red light while racing away from police Saturday is tied to the same group that took credit for clogging up a major street as concertgoers were leaving Garth Brooks' sold-out show at Tiger Stadium. The... more »

• Hammer-swinging thief ran from police after smashing windows in hospital parking garage

  April 11, 2022 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of using a hammer to shatter hospital employees' car windows at Our Lady of the Lake fled on foot after a police officer spotted him. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer working extra duty at a parking garage saw the suspect... more »

• Accused catalytic converter thief caught after LSU crime spree

  April 5, 2022 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man accused of stealing catalytic converters on LSU's campus after he was identified thanks in part to a report filed when his getaway vehicle stalled in flood water within hours of the thefts. According to LSU Police, Brice Lott, 24, was seen with... more »

• High gas prices drive customers to buy smaller cars with better gas mileage Play Video

  March 20, 2022 11:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Gas prices are at an all-time high, and drivers are looking to cut the cost by purchasing smaller cars with better gas mileage. Sales associate at Gerry Lane Chevrolet, Robin Stills, says the high gas prices are affecting which car models customers want. “Most of... more »

• DOTD planning to add HOV lanes to I-12 in coming years Play Video

  February 4, 2022 9:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a little less than a decade from now, Baton Rouge may no longer be infamous for rush-hour traffic congestion. That's the vision at DOTD headquarters, where officials are moving through plan after plan to reduce congestion on major roadways such as I-10 and I-12. A... more »

• I-12 partially shutdown Sunday morning to fix power lines

  October 2, 2021 7:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - I-12 will be temporarily shut down Sunday morning from Livingston to Holden to make electrical repairs. Louisiana State Police said beginning at 7 a.m., the Interstate will be blocked from Highway 63 to Highway 441 for Demco to run transmission lines across the road. Traffic will... more »

• Deadly street racing crash near Trinity River kills three

  July 31, 2021 4:25 PM

  DALLAS - Three people are dead and two are injured after two vehicles crashed into one another while driving over the Trinity River. WFAA reported that around 11:40 p.m. July 30, a Range Rover and Chevrolet Tahoe collided as they drove across North Westmoreland Road. Police said after... more »

• One person dead after head-on crash on LA-1

  July 24, 2021 6:59 PM

  RED RIVER PARISH - One person died in a head-on crash on LA-1 Saturday morning. Louisiana State Police said 31-year-old Marvin Rogers from Coushatta was driving on LA-1 south of Highway 84 around 8 a.m. when his vehicle struck another car. Deputies said Rogers was pronounced dead at... more »

• Woman died in head-on crash in Ascension Parish Friday afternoon

  July 10, 2021 12:34 PM

  ST. AMANT - State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash along LA 22. According to Louisiana State Police, the wreck happened on LA Hwy 22, east of LA Highway 936, around 3:30 p.m. Friday. Danielle Smith, 45, of Gonzales was killed in the collision. Investigators believe Smith... more »

• Sheriff: Body found along I-55 Tuesday had likely been there for a month

  July 6, 2021 1:33 PM

  HAMMOND - A body found in a grassy area along I-55 in Tangipahoa Parish likely went unnoticed for weeks, officials said. The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office reported the body was found in the median by a crew cutting grass near the S Morrison Boulevard exit. The sheriff's office said in... 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 »

• Local rental car shortage stems from international problem of limited microchip supply Play Video

  May 19, 2021 9:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Local drivers interested in securing a rental car may be surprised to find that the capital area's supply of rental cars is extremely limited. But this predicament is not limited to South Louisiana, it's linked to a global problem. A recent article from The Drive... more »

• LIVE UPDATES: Monday afternoon commute

  May 10, 2021 4:13 PM

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• Cable barriers being installed on I-12 in Livingston Parish

  March 9, 2020 11:49 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - According to Louisiana DOTD, there will be lane closures on I-12 due to installing cable barriers between Albany and Livingston. The inner east and westbound lanes on I-12 between LA 43 (Albany) to LA 63 (Livingston) will be closed Monday, March 9, 2020 through Saturday, March... more »

• TRAFFIC: All lanes are open on I-10 East; 5 miles of congestion

  February 22, 2020 3:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All lanes on east I-10 interstate are now open. Expect heavy traffic if you plan on traveling east on I-10 Interstate. An accident caused major congestion. Traffic is 5 miles in length. The center lane remains blocked I-10 East on the... more »

• Driver arrested months after deadly crash; police suspect drunk driving

  November 2, 2019 11:47 AM

  VACHERIE - A suspected drunk driver has been arrested in a crash that killed another person late last year. State police announced Monday that Keimone Mitchell, 27, was booked for vehicular homicide last week after a toxicology report revealed his blood-alcohol level was over the legal driving limit in... more »

• Mississippi 19-year-old killed in crash with prison bus in East Feliciana

  October 22, 2019 8:21 AM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH- A 19-year-old died in a two-vehicle collision involving a state prison bus Tuesday morning. Austin Dixon of Gloster, MS, was killed when State Police said his small car veered into the path of the prison bus headed in the opposite direction on Hwy. 68 south of... more »

• State Police investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred within 30 minutes

  October 20, 2019 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE: State Police is investigating two separate crashes that occurred in the capital area within 30 minutes. The first happed in Jackson around 10 p.m. Saturday at LA Hwy 952 north of Miller Road in East Feliciana Parish. The wreck took the life of 37-year-old Reggie Green.... more »

• Police identify 55-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Walker

  August 17, 2019 6:04 PM

  WALKER- Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Hwy 1024. The crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday on Hwy. 1024 East of Hwy. 449. It took the life of 55-year-old James Evans of Walker. Police say Evans was driving westbound on LA... more »

• Louisiana's new enhanced child safety seat law taking effect August 1 Play Video

  June 27, 2019 8:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A law adjusting the age requirements for children in car seats and boosters goes into effect August 1. When State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says she hopes it will save lives, she is speaking as a trooper and as a mother of four. “It's very difficult... more »

• Woman identified in EBR deputy-involved shooting after alleged road rage incident

  June 1, 2019 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was seriously injured Saturday morning after an encounter with deputies in which she allegedly crashed into a sheriff's vehicle and was fired at by at least one deputy before fleeing and crashing nearby. Police identified the woman to be 31-year-old Alysia Davidson McCarstle who... more »

• At least a dozen cars targeted by burglars in Shenandoah subdivision Play Video

  April 29, 2019 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Burglars didn't discriminate against who they targeted in the Shenandoah subdivision recently. An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputy was among those who was hit by the bandits. That deputy had his vehicle locked, according to East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Spokeswoman Casey Hicks. "They think there... more »

• Used car lot goes up on someone else's property Play Video

  April 23, 2019 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Someone claiming to be the owner of a piece of property installed a chain link fence to store wrecked vehicles. The City-Parish says the property is zoned M1, which does allow the storage of wrecked vehicles for up to 180 days. But two other people say the... more »

• Weekend work announced for Intracoastal Bridge

  April 12, 2019 9:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE- DOTD announced that next week there will be alternating lane closures on the Southbound Intracoastal Bridge. The closures will begin on Monday, April 15th, and end on Saturday, April 20th between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. The steel plates with rubberized mats will be used DOTD... more »

• All lanes now OPEN on I-12 W near Juban Rd following multi-vehicle crash

  February 16, 2019 5:44 PM

  UPDATE: All lanes now open on I-12 West near Juban. ******** DENHAM SPRINGS- Authorities are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on I-12 Westbound near Juban Road. Six patients have been transported to a local hospital with minor injures. DOTD states that the right lane is closed... more »

• Jim Bernhard announces name for potential new bridge Play Video

  December 10, 2018 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A prominent businessman who previously said he would back a loan needed to build a new bridge across the Mississippi River Bridge has unveiled a name and logo for the potential project. Jim Bernhard, of Bernhard Capital Partners, told the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday the... more »

• TRAFFIC UPDATE: I10 West OPEN at Highland Road following car fire

  November 30, 2018 7:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE- I10 West at Highland Road is now open following its closer due to a car fire according to DOTD. Fire crews are on the scene, they say the blaze followed a two vehicle crash, both cars caught on fire. There are no injuries. Heavy traffic... more »

• 129-year-old pharmacy in White Castle will take you back in time Play Video

  October 13, 2018 10:30 PM

  WHITE CASTLE- Charlton Bajon’s Pharmacy in White Castle has been filling prescriptions for 129 years, but picking up your medicine isn't the only reason to stop by. “A living museum of sorts, that's right,” said Bajon. You'll also get a heavy dose of history from Charlton Bajon, the... more »

• Amid I-10 expansion announcement, WBR wishes for new bridge Play Video

  January 12, 2018 8:06 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Officials announced Friday I-10 will be expanding from the bridge to the split, avoiding the West Baton Rouge area. Folks in that area are hoping for some traffic relief, but they know the expansion won't be a final fix. They want a new bridge. "We've been... more »

• BRPD checking cruisers for carbon monoxide poisoning

  July 28, 2017 8:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police are looking into their own cruisers after officers in Texas raised concerns about exhaust fumes leaking into police cruisers. Both BRPD and the Austin Police Department drive Ford Explorer SUVs. APD recently pulled nearly 400 Explorers after their officers complained about potential carbon... more »

• Transportation summit aims to address traffic problems in Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 25, 2017 8:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Whether it's getting stuck on a bridge, sitting in traffic congestion for hours, or being caught up in a breakdown, Baton Rouge drivers are all too familiar with transportation issues. The BTR Summit this week was aimed at finding solutions for the city's day-to-day traffic problems.... more »

• DOTD cautions Baton Rouge drivers of slick roads overnight Play Video

  January 6, 2017 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - DOTD officials are warning drivers possible icy conditions could leave the roads dangerous for drivers. Crews are prepared with salt to keep the roads from freezing overnight. There are many staging areas across the state, including by the Mississippi River Bridge. Workers say they hope to keep... more »

• Frozen roadways worry Mississippi residents Play Video

  January 6, 2017 10:03 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. - As winter storm warnings stay in effect, Mississippi counties are bracing for more ice and cold overnight. Throughout the day Friday, parts of Mississippi experienced rain, sleet, and some snow. What's left behind could cause a mess on the roads. "My buddy passed a car and then... more »

• New Year's Day chase leads Walker Police to drug arrest

  January 5, 2017 8:28 PM

  WALKER - Walker Police have arrested a man on multiple charges after a traffic stop turned into a chase. Officers say 32-year-old Joshua Harbin of Independence was driving a green Dodge pickup when they attempted to pull him over for failing to use a turn signal turning onto Brian... more »

• Son cleaning up deceased father's blight Play Video

  January 5, 2017 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A blighted house and a property overflowing with cars, tools and thousands of other items are in the process of being cleaned up. Neighbors and home associations contacted 2 On Your Side to help clean it up, after their please with the city-parish went unanswered. ... more »

• Trump's infrastructure plans excite Louisiana businesses, drivers Play Video

  November 10, 2016 8:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Excitement is growing in Baton Rouge, after President-Elect Donald Trump said he plans to invest $1 trillion to improve the country's infrastructure. Businesses like Ascenion Ready Mix concrete company in Ascension Parish are hoping work picks up once Trump takes office. "I could always use more projects,"... more »

• City-Parish unveils 10 electric car charging stations in downtown BR Play Video

  October 17, 2016 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mayor Kip Holden, City-Parish officials and others unveiled the installation of ten charging stations for electric cars around the city on Monday. The charging stations are a part of an initiative to encourage the use of electric cars in the city. Mayor Holden said that... more »

• City-Parish to kick-off electric car initiative for downtown BR

  October 13, 2016 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The City-Parish will kick off a new initiative that will bring charging stations to downtown Baton Rouge to accommodate and encourage the use of electrical cars. A press conference will be held on Monday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at the North Boulevard Town Square to... more »

• APSO urging residents to keep cars locked to prevent theft

  October 6, 2016 6:19 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is making another push for residents to lock their car doors to prevent thieves from stealing valuables. According to the Sheriff's Office, 99 percent of all vehicle burglaries that occur in the parish are from unlocked vehicles. A sign has... more »

• What to look for when buying a used car Play Video

  September 22, 2016 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of cars flooded last month, including cars on lots. Flood damaged cars can find their way back onto the sales market in lots or for sale by owner and it might be difficult to tell from the outside, whether that car has water damage. Frank... more »

• OMV requiring disclosure of water damaged vehicles Play Video

  September 20, 2016 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Office of Motor Vehicle Commission is now requiring another document when drivers buy or sell their car, particularly if it is flood damaged. With the thousands of cars that were totaled by flood water during last month's flood, many cars have to be replaced. However,... more »

• Flooded car questions answered Play Video

  August 29, 2016 11:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As the clean-up effort continues around south Louisiana, people are trying to get back into their normal routine but that's difficult without a car. Thousands of cars flooded, but if your insurance does not cover storm-related damage, FEMA says you must verify that it happened as... more »

• Rain causing heavy traffic and stalled cars during Tuesday commute

  July 26, 2016 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – As thunderstorms are moving through the city, rain has caused multiple accidents and stalled cars during the Tuesday afternoon commute. DOTD reported four accidents since 2:47 p.m. and four stalled vehicles. One of those vehicles has caused the exit ramp to North Street on I-110 near... more »

• New sign on Acadian is drawing in unexpected attention Play Video

  December 28, 2015 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As drivers pass down Acadian, more and more are noticing a new sign. Some are even stopping to read it. Four weeks ago, Jeff Cobb was on his way home with dinner when a driver ran a red light, plowing into his car. He only suffered... more »