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• Proclamation of Emergency closes Livingston Parish waterways as rising water levels cause flooding Play Video

  June 6, 2026 9:33 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Waterways in Livingston Parish are closed until further notice, according to a proclamation of emergency authorized by Parish President Randy Delatte on Saturday morning. The closure comes as rising water levels have caused localized flooding in several low-lying areas near waterways throughout the parish. The Livingston... more »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Crash blocks roadway on Highland Road near Woodleigh Drive

  May 9, 2026 11:05 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department is currently responding to a crash on Highland Road that has left the roadway closed. According to the department, the crash has caused the road to be blocked near the intersection of Woodleigh Drive by the Observatory. Drivers in the... more »

• Historic Varsity Theater closes temporarily Play Video

  March 31, 2026 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The doors to The Varsity Theater are shut, for now at least. The Varsity Theater has temporarily closed for renovations, according to The Advocate. Sitting just steps away from the North Gate of Louisiana State University, The Varsity has operated for generations. It first opened as... more »

• State health department temporarily closes East Baton Rouge Health Unit location Play Video

  March 11, 2026 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has temporarily closed its East Baton Rouge Health Unit as it looks for a new location. The department said it closed the site at 353 North 12th Street while it works with the mayor's office to "identify a suitable site that... more »

• I-10 West reopens after four-vehicle crash closed roadways

  February 28, 2026 12:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN — I-10 West has reopened after a four-vehicle crash closed all westbound lanes Saturday morning. The crash involving 18-wheelers occurred around 10 a.m. on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge just before the Butte La Rose exit. Louisiana State Police originally responded to the crash. more »

• East Baton Rouge City-Parish offices to close for Mardi Gras

  February 13, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge City-Parish offices will close for Mardi Gras, Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office said Friday. All City-Parish offices will close at 2 p.m. on Monday and stay closed through Tuesday for the holiday. Garbage, recycling and out-of-cart items will be collected as usual and... 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 »

• Louisiana's Old State Capitol closing for annual maintenance

  December 20, 2025 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Old State Capitol announced that it will be closing its doors to the public for an annual cyclical maintenance period on Saturday. During the closing period, staff will care for the building by refreshing galleries and preparing for future endeavors. "Thank you to everyone... more »

• I-10 East back open at mile marker 132 near Ramah exit after to vehicle fire

  December 19, 2025 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - I-10 East has re-opened at mile marker 132, before LA 3000 near the Ramah exit, after a vehicle fire. The fire happened around 6 p.m. more »

• Arby's along Burbank Drive closes Play Video

  December 8, 2025 8:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Arby's along Burbank Drive has closed. The restaurant, which opened in 2023, was located at 5947 Creek Centre Drive near Chick-fil-A and Atomic Burger. "We would like to thank everyone who patronized our location throughout the years. Unfortunately, we have closed this unit permanently,"... more »

• Secretary of State releases educational videos on closed primary elections

  December 1, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced the release of five educational videos about closed primary elections on Monday. The videos, meant to inform voters of the legislatively-mandated transition to closed party primaries beginning in 2026, are part of Landry's voter education campaign ahead of the... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Semi-truck on fire along I-10 eastbound at I-49; road completely closed to traffic

  October 30, 2025 9:25 AM

  LAFAYETTE - Firefighters in Lafayette are to put out a semi-truck that caught fire on I-10 eastbound at I-49. The interstate is closed to traffic near U.S. 167 and is causing delays several miles back. DOTD also said that, until further notice, the I-49 southbound exit and I-10... more »

• Outback Steakhouse location on Jones Creek Road closes Play Video

  October 28, 2025 1:54 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The Outback Steakhouse location on Jones Creek Road in Baton Rouge has permanently closed, a sign in the restaurant's window says. All Outback branding has also been removed from the Jones Creek building. The Australian-themed restaurant chain's other locations in the capital area, off South... more »

• Southern University cancels classes due to power outage

  October 6, 2025 2:28 PM

  UPDATE: Power has been restored across campus at Southern University. Officials say normal operations and classes will resume tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 7). -------------------------------- BATON ROUGE - Southern University closed for the rest of the day on Monday afternoon due to a power outage. The university said all... more »

• USPS suspends operations at St. Amant Post Office Play Video

  October 2, 2025 2:47 PM

  ST. AMANT - The USPS temporarily suspended operation at the St. Amant post office on Oct. 1. The agency said customers in St. Amant can use the Sorrento Post Office, which is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and... more »

• La. 16 closed in Pine Grove due to structure fire, fire department says

  September 30, 2025 3:56 PM

  PINE GROVE — La. 16 was shut down on Tuesday in Pine Grove due to a structure fire, according to the Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The highway was closed at the intersection with Dennis Lee Road. WBRZ has reached out for more details. more »

• East Flanacher Road bridge closed until mid-February

  September 15, 2025 7:27 AM

  ZACHARY — The East Flanacher Road bridge will be closed until mid-February, starting Monday. The East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Transportation and Drainage Traffic Engineering Division said the bridge will be closed until Feb. 15, 2026. The bridge is located 0.9 miles west of Old Scenic Highway.... more »

• Coursey Boulevard closed briefly due to 'hazardous materials incident' Play Video

  September 10, 2025 12:52 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Emergency responders had to close Coursey Boulevard for a time Wednesday because of a "hazardous materials incident" between Jones Creek Road and Hickory Ridge Boulevard, on the Walmart side of the street. Coursey Boulevard was blocked at Coursey Cove beginning at 10:36 a.m., according to the... more »

• Livingston Parish bridge temporarily closing ahead of critical phase of construction Play Video

  September 10, 2025 12:32 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A long-awaited bridge project in Livingston Parish is entering a critical stage of construction, according to Parish Officials. Starting Monday, the Lod Stafford Road Bridge will be closed to all traffic as crews work to remove the temporary bridge that is currently in place. The bridge is... more »

• Hammond bar The Brown Door announces closure a week after bartenders accused of selling minors alcohol Play Video

  August 22, 2025 11:24 AM

  HAMMOND — The Brown Door, a college bar in Hammond, said that it would be "closed until further notice." The bar made the announcement in a Thursday post on Instagram. Earlier in August, two bartenders were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. The bar's owner, 57-year-old Patrick... more »

• Zachary Elementary School closed Thursday after water main breaks near school

  August 21, 2025 8:32 AM

  ZACHARY — Zachary Elementary School was closed Thursday after a water main broke near the school. Zachary Community School District officials added that all after-school activities, including Extended Day, were also canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding," officials said. According to... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 EB reopens between Grosse Tete, Lobdell Highway after truck drives off road

  August 13, 2025 1:05 PM

  GROSSE TETE — The left inside lane of I-10 eastbound was closed Wednesday between Grosse Tete and Lobdell Highway after a truck drove off the road. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies responded to the scene around 11:45 a.m. By 1 p.m., the road was fully reopened. more »

• DOTD: Dalrymple Drive closure continuing I-10 Widening Project postponed; no new date set

  August 11, 2025 6:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Dalrymple Drive closure originally scheduled for Monday night has been postponed, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development officials said. DOTD originally said the Monday evening and Tuesday morning closure was to continue work on the I-10 Widening Project between East Lakeshore Drive and March Street.... more »

• BRPD: No arrests will be made after children jumped fence at Howell Community Park Play Video

  August 7, 2025 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — No arrests will be made after four juveniles snuck into Howell Community Park's pool after hours in July, Baton Rouge Police officials said Thursday. According to a BRPD spokesperson, the group of 8- to 12-year-olds who jumped the fence at the park on July 20 will... more »

• Part of Heck Young Road closed for bridge repair; officials assessing how long closure will last Play Video

  July 24, 2025 4:24 PM

  BAKER - Part of Heck Young Road closed suddenly Thursday afternoon and will be shut down indefinitely. The Department of Transportation and Drainage said that the road will be closed where it goes over Cypress Bayou. Traffic will be diverted to Chamberlain Avenue and then to Groom Road. ... more »

• Part of Perkins Road near Bluebonnet to be closed Monday Play Video

  July 20, 2025 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Part of Perkins Road will be closed near Bluebonnet on Monday while Entergy does maintenance. The eastbound lane will be closed at 10550 Perkins Rd. from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as Entergy works on a power pole. more »

• Walker North Road reopened in both directions

  July 12, 2025 10:17 AM

  WALKER — Walker North Road reopened in both directions around 2 p.m. Saturday, the Walker Police Department said. Officials initially said the road would be closed for utility work until 5 p.m. 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 »

• I-10 eastbound reopens near Lobdell after trailer catches fire on road's shoulder

  April 24, 2025 3:34 PM

  LOBDELL — Interstate 10 eastbound has reopened near Lobdell after a trailer caught fire along the road's shoulder Thursday afternoon. The fire broke out around mile marker 147 near the La. 415 exit around 2 p.m. The left lane re-opened around 2:40 p.m. and the road was reopened by... more »

• Closed school attracts unwanted vandalism, neighbors urge district to make decision on property's future Play Video

  February 3, 2025 5:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After closing in 2019, Broadmoor Middle School has sat primarily unused. Plywood covers most of its windows and gates are locked, but it hasn't deterred vandals from entering the building. Will Galloway with the Sherwood Forest Citizen's Association contacted 2 On Your Side to help get... 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 »

• Highway in Pointe Coupee closed due to gas leak

  December 5, 2024 8:25 AM

  BATCHELOR - Highway 417 near Gus Lacy Road in Pointe Coupee Parish was closed Thursday morning due to a gas leak. Pointe Coupee Fire Districts said the gas main was busted Thursday morning, and due to the amount of gas being leaked into the air and its pressure, officials... more »

• One person transported after crash; Airline Highway open between Coursey, Dawnadale after closure

  November 8, 2024 7:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was transported by Baton Rouge EMS after a Friday morning crash on Airline Highway in front of Costco, officials said. The road was closed to traffic between Coursey Boulevard and Dawnadale Avenue but the road reopened around 7:35 a.m., the Louisiana Department of Transportation... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair closed due to weather concerns Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair closed Thursday due to weather, according to the fair's website. The site says the fair is closed due to weather and the chance of lightning. The fair will re-open Friday. More information on the fair can be found on... more »

• Labadieville Middle School dismisses early after fire near school's campus Play Video

  October 3, 2024 5:38 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — Labadieville Middle School closed early Thursday after a fire was reported near the campus, Assumption Parish Schools said. According to the school district, emergency teams contained the fire and no one was harmed. The Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department said the home received heavy fire and water damage... 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: Two lanes open on I-12 eastbound near Millerville after truck fire Play Video

  September 24, 2024 9:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-wheeler caught fire on Interstate 12 eastbound Tuesday morning. The fire was happening on I-12 eastbound before the exit at Millerville Road. Two lanes are now open on I-12 eastbound. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement and officials for more information. more »

• Trader Joe's in Baton Rouge has been closed for nearly a week following damage sustained in Francine Play Video

  September 17, 2024 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Trader Joe's on Perkins Road near Acadian Thruway closed for Hurricane Francine on Sept. 11. The popular capital city grocery spot still has not reopened almost a week later. A sign posted to the window Friday morning said, "Due to hurricane damage, we are closed until... more »

• LA 20 Bayou Chevreuil re-opened, drives advised to use 'extreme caution' due to high water

  September 13, 2024 5:14 PM

  VACHERIE - LA 20 at Bayou Chevreuil re-opened after being closed due to high water, according to the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office. Drivers are advised to use "extreme caution." more »

• Iberville Parish announces ferry closures ahead of Francine landfall

  September 10, 2024 1:26 PM

  GROSSE TETE — Iberville Parish has announced the closure of two ferries ahead of Francine's landfall. The Grosse Tete Pedestrian Ferry closes at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and will be closed through Wednesday. The ferry will resume normal operating hours on Thursday. A call notification was sent out around... more »

• School closures announced because of Francine

  September 9, 2024 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The following schools have decided to close because of Francine's landfall on Wednesday. CLOSED THURSDAY SEPT. 12: Ascension Parish Public Schools Assumption Parish Schools Baker Schools Baton Rouge Community College Central Community School System Central Private School Dalton Elementary The Dunham School East Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• Ochsner Health Center in Central temporarily closed due to plumbing issues; appointments relocated

  August 2, 2024 12:28 PM

  CENTRAL — The Ochsner Health Center in Central was temporarily closed Friday due to plumbing issues, a spokesperson said. Ochsner patients with appointments at the Central location on Sullivan Road are having their appointments transferred to the Denham Springs location at 30819 La. 16. "Ochsner will provide updates... more »

• Pointe Coupee Parish courthouse closed due to construction, agencies relocated

  July 10, 2024 4:03 PM

  NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Parish courthouse is closed during construction on the building. The parish government said that all agencies housed within the courthouse — including the Sheriff, Judges, Assessor and Clerk of Court — have relocated to several different buildings around town. Sheriff Rene’ Thibodeaux... more »

• United States Postal Service to close Wednesday for Juneteenth holiday

  June 14, 2024 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - United States Postal Service, or USPS, retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular mail delivery and locations will operate at normal times... more »

• Nicholson, Bluebonnet intersection closed after truck carrying raw waste overturns Play Video

  June 14, 2024 10:28 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The intersection of Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard was closed Friday morning after a truck overturned, St. George Fire said. According to fire officials, hazmat crews responded to the scene. East Baton Rouge deputies and State Police also responded. Fire officials said that the truck... more »

• DOTD starts series of road closures tied to I-10 widening project Play Video

  September 29, 2023 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state has announced a series of road closures related to the I-10 widening project which will affect traffic along the 10/12 corridor throughout Baton Rouge. The closures will not impact the interstate itself, but visible work will be going on in the shoulders of I-10,... more »

• DOTD schedules lane closures on interstate near 10/12 split next week

  September 8, 2023 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There will be alternating lane closures near the spot where I-10 and I-12 meet late next week as crews restripe the highway. The closures will affect the westbound side of the interstate between the I-12 exit at Essen Lane and the I-10 exit at College Drive.... more »

• Vehicle strikes utility pole along US 190, downs power lines across highway

  August 21, 2023 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Westbound traffic approaching the old Mississippi River bridge was blocked off to traffic after power lines fell onto US 190 Monday morning. DOTD reported the lines were down shortly after 11 a.m. Monday near the Scenic Highway intersection. An Entergy spokesperson said the lines were knocked... more »

• Months after LSU student's death, workers begin overhaul of shuttered Reggie's property Play Video

  August 17, 2023 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A small construction crew was spotted at Reggie's bar on Thursday, the now-shuttered venue that lost its liquor license after the death of LSU student Madison Brooks . Permits filed with the city-parish suggest the construction is related to renovations to the bar's patio. Video captured... more »

• Barricades going up at infamous Baton Rouge overpass amid efforts to drive away vagrants

  August 16, 2023 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - This week, crews with DOTD are building a barricade beneath an I-10 overpass well-known for drugs and its omnipresent panhandlers. WBRZ was at the overpass on Siegen Lane as the state workers put up metal gates blocking off the median beneath the interstate, a space regularly... more »

• Emergency roadwork will slow eastbound traffic approaching Basin Bridge starting Friday

  August 15, 2023 1:02 PM

  HENDERSON - Emergency roadwork will force I-10 East to go down to one lane at the entrance of the Basin Bridge at multiple intervals starting this Friday and into next week. The roadwork is needed to replace a broken finger joint near the Butte La Rose exit. DOTD... more »

• Lane closures next week on US 190 bridge as railroad repairs continue

  August 9, 2023 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A lane will close on both sides of the old Mississippi River bridge for much of next week as workers make repairs to the adjacent railroad. The maintenance work will last from Aug. 15 to Aug. 19 and will keep the inside lanes on the eastbound... more »

• I-12 flyover ramp at I-10 to close for roadwork Sunday night

  August 8, 2023 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers looking to take the flyover ramp on I-12 West to I-10 Sunday night will need to take a detour. DOTD announced Tuesday that the off-ramp will be closed starting at 10 p.m. Aug. 14 for "guardrail repair and sign maintenance." The ramp will reopen by... more »

• Ramps still closed at Airline overpass after May damage; work reportedly to start soon Play Video

  February 8, 2023 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The delay in repairing the Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard interchange has dragged on. It was damaged by a City-Parish DPW truck and closed in May 2022. The state says that even though the project has met several obstacles, work to replace the damaged girder... more »