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  • 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 »
  • No clear end in sight for Bayou Sorrel Bridge troubles

    April 4, 2022 9:41 AM

    PLAQUEMINE - A small but vital bridge that was knocked out of service last week after a barge struck its supports is back open in a limited capacity, and it's unclear when traffic will return to normal in the area. On Monday, Louisiana transportation officials said crews are working... 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 »
  • Photos: I-10 barrier stopped 18-wheeler from careening into oncoming traffic

    September 16, 2021 11:51 AM

    RAMAH - Protective barriers along I-10 kept an 18-wheeler from veering into oncoming traffic on the interstate late Thursday morning. DOTD reported that I-10 West was closed at the Ramah exit due to the accident involving an 18-wheeler and a box truck. Traffic cameras showed police were allowing vehicles... 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 »
  • St. Mary Parish schools to dismiss early due to Hurricane Nicholas

    September 14, 2021 12:08 PM

    St. Mary Parish Schools will close early on Tuesday, September 14th because of the potential of flash flooding from Hurricane Nicholas. Middle and high school students will dismiss students at 12:00 PM. while elementary schools will dismiss students at 12:30 PM. more »
  • Traffic Alert: Partial closure of Acadian Thruway due to broken utility line Play Video

    April 6, 2021 6:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Capital city drivers may want to be aware of a Tuesday morning closure on Acadian Thruway; Acadian remains closed between Government and Broussard due to a broken utility line. This area was closed Monday (April 5) afternoon and remains closed to traffic early Tuesday morning.... more »
  • LSU, SU campuses remain closed Wednesday

    February 14, 2021 2:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Both LSU and Southern University will remain closed Wednesday (Feb. 17) amid the winter weather situation. LSU said the closure includes VetMed and Law. All LSU classes and activities scheduled for Wednesday -- whether in-person or virtual -- are cancelled. LSU closed on Monday, Feb. 15,... more »
  • The Dufrocq School returns to in-person classes Monday

    February 1, 2021 6:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As capital area schools continue to navigate the pandemic, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System continues to announce a series of related closures and reopenings. The Dufrocq School, which temporarily shuttered in-person closes and transitioned to virtual learning on Jan. 20, is returning to in-person... more »
  • Sheriff: NY bar owner who defied COVID restrictions hit deputy with car while fleeing arrest

    December 7, 2020 12:08 PM

    NEW YORK CITY - The owner of a New York City bar was arrested for the second time in less than a week after authorities say he continued to flagrantly disobey local coronavirus restrictions and then struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle while trying to evade law enforcement. ... more »
  • TRAFFIC: I-10 East now open with four mile delay

    August 21, 2020 6:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - UPDATE: Crash now clear past Highland. I-10 E now open, four mile delay. All lanes are now open on I-10 East past LA 42 (Highland Road). Traffic congestion is approximately four miles. — Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) August 21, 2020 ... more »
  • One in four restaurants statewide could permanently close due to coronavirus, industry official says Play Video

    July 15, 2020 10:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The restaurant industry in Louisiana and across the country has been one of the hardest-hit sectors of the economy since coronavirus restrictions were implemented earlier this year. "Our industry's been decimated, Stan Harris, president of the Louisiana Restaurant Association said. "One of the challenges that we're... more »
  • TRAFFIC UPDATE: Acadian Thruway exit ramp on I-10 West now open

    July 5, 2020 3:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - UPDATE: The exit ramp to Acadian Thruway on I-10 West is now open. ****************** The exit ramp to Acadian Thruway on I-10 West is closed. The ramp has been closed due to high water. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.... more »
  • Elsie's Plate & Pie temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

    June 30, 2020 11:32 AM

    A popular restaurant in Baton Rouge's Mid-City district announced it would be temporarily closing after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. Elsie's Plate & Pie took to Facebook Tuesday morning to issue the announcement, saying the eatery will be closed for three days to allow employees to... more »
  • State Supreme Court gives go-ahead for jury trials to begin Play Video

    June 30, 2020 8:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Courthouses across the state have been closed for months due to the COVID-19 health crisis, but with Louisiana's Supreme Court guidance allowing for all jury trials to resume Tuesday, June 30 officials who oversee the 19th Judicial District court in downtown Baton Rouge are preparing the facility... more »
  • Overturned dump truck shuts down I-10 exit at Sorrento

    June 26, 2020 2:10 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - An overturned dump truck has shut down an exit along I-10 Ascension Parish Friday. According to the sheriff's office, the Sorrento exit along I-10 westbound is completely shut down due to the vehicle. Authorities are asking driver to please use an alternate route. Louisiana State... more »
  • Closures in Louisiana and service delays due to Cristobal

    June 7, 2020 7:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Due to Tropical Storm Cristobal businesses and offices will be closed on Monday, June 8. Ascension Parish - Boat launches at PJ’s Landing in Sorrento and Laurel Ridge in St. Amant are closed until further notice. - River Parishes Community College's campus East... more »
  • Twitter says it will allow employees to work from home 'forever'

    May 12, 2020 5:31 PM

    Social media giant Twitter announced Tuesday that it plans to let all employees continue working from home for the foreseeable future if they wish, even after its offices reopen. In a statement released Tuesday, the company the past few months of having staff almost entirely remote "have proven we... more »
  • LSU closing campus due to governor's stay-at-home order

    March 22, 2020 8:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With the governor's stay-at-home order being announced Sunday afternoon LSU has taken extra precautions. LSU Interim President, Tom Galligan, sent out an email stating that campus will be closed except for an "extremely limited number of essential personnel." Students can stay on campus if they... more »
  • 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 »
  • One lane closed on Highway 22 due to gas leak

    February 27, 2020 12:34 PM

    DARROW - Highway 22 at Brown Street in Darrow has one lane closed. Earlier the road was closed down due to a gas leak. Atmos Energy is on site fixing the leak. One lane is now open. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and take... 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 »
  • Virginia College's Baton Rouge campus to hold last day of classes Play Video

    December 18, 2018 7:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of students have recently graduated from local universities. But instead of celebrating, students are one college are preparing for their campus to close its doors forever. Virginia College announced the closure of all of its branches on December 5. That shutdown includes the campus... more »
  • Broadmoor High School will reopen Friday after closing Thursday

    December 13, 2018 5:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Broadmoor High School will reopen Friday after it was closed Thursday because of a water leak that required the campus lose its water services. The closure was decided "out of an abundance of caution." Officials did not say when the leak was discovered or if... 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 »
  • Officials expect Sunshine Bridge to remain closed for months Play Video

    October 12, 2018 6:04 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Damage to the Sunshine Bridge from a barge collision last week is far more extensive than originally thought, leading state officials to believe the crossing will be closed well beyond October. An update released by DOTD officials Monday said repairs to the highway linking both sides of... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • Alternating lane closures scheduled on I-12 for patch work

    June 8, 2017 11:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE – I-12 east and west bound, between the I-10/12 split and the Livingston Parish line, will have alternating lane closures next week. The lane closures will be from Friday, June 9 through Friday, June 16 at 8 p.m. each night until 5 a.m. According to DOTD,... more »
  • Lanes of US 190 closed for two weeks due to guard rail installation

    June 5, 2017 4:06 PM

    POINTE COUPEE – The east and west bound left lanes of US 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish will be closed for two weeks starting Monday. According to DOTD, the closure will run through June 18 for the removal and installation of guard rails. DOTD says asphalt patching will also be... more »
  • Weekend closure of I-10 moved to next weekend

    June 1, 2017 10:19 AM

    SORRENTO – A total closure of I-10 East will be put on hold until the weekend of June 9-12, the state announced Thursday. A closure was planned for June 2, 3 and 4. Crews will instal a repaired section of the overpass above I-10 that was previously damaged. Earlier... more »
  • Donaldsonville Primary School closed due to power outage

    May 4, 2017 8:15 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Donaldsonville Primary School will be closed Thursday due to a power outage in the area. Ascension Parish School officials say it is unclear when power to the school will be restored. Donaldsonville Primary employees should report and receive assignments from Principal Mary McMahan. more »
  • J.C. Penney to close Cortana Mall location, 137 other stores

    March 17, 2017 11:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE – J.C. Penny will officially close its Cortana Mall location along with 137 other stores across the country. The company says most stores will start to liquidate on April 17. About 5,000 posititions nationwide will be impacted by the store closures, most of which will happen in... more »
  • Accident shuts down one lane on Airline Highway

    January 12, 2017 11:11 AM

    UPDATE: All lanes are now open. BATON ROUGE - The right lane of Airline Highway North at Greenwell Springs Road has been shut down due to an accident. Traffic is currently passing through the left lane. Congestion from the incident has reached beyond Greenwell Springs Road. Keep... more »
  • Lane closure on North Street until 5 p.m.

    January 12, 2017 10:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE - One lane of North Street at North 13th Street will be shut down from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. The Baton Rouge Water Company will be repairing a water main, requiring workers to shut down the south/left lane at North 13th Street. The right 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 »
  • Alligator Bayou Road to remain closed for at least a year Play Video

    December 21, 2016 6:34 PM

    IBERVILLE PARISH- A road that is a popular cut through to get residents living in East Iberville Parish will remain closed for at least another year. Alligator Bayou Road sustained heavy damage during the August flooding. Now, plans are in the works to enlarge a flood gate that officials hope... more »
  • Traffic nausea: I-10 west reopened after truck carrying Pepto ignites

    November 26, 2016 1:57 PM

    WHISKEY BAY - The westbound lanes of I-10 near LA 415 was closed for hours as crews worked to clear a two vehicle crash that caused a large fire early Saturday afternoon. All lanes are now open I-10 West at LA 415 (Lobdell). Congestion remains at one mile... more »
  • Vehicle on fire closes right lane of I-110 SB at Chippewa

    October 25, 2016 12:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Commuters may want to take an alternate route Tuesday as the right lane is blocked on I-110 southbound at Chippewa because a vehicle is on fire. News 2's Ashley Fruge is monitoring the roadways. We will have updates on WBRZ.com and Twitter . more »
  • All lanes open on I-10 EB on MS River Bridge

    October 24, 2016 7:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes are opened on I-10 east on the Mississippi River Bridge after officials cleared an accident. The delay from this incident is 2 miles past LA 415 (Lobdell). News 2's Ashley Fruge is monitoring the roadways. We will have updates on WBRZ.com and Twitter... more »
  • All lanes back open on I-10 EB

    October 11, 2016 9:46 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes are back open on I-10 eastbound. Tuesday morning, there was an overturned vehicle blocking the two right lanes on I-10 eastbound at LA 415. The delay from this incident is still one to two miles long. News 2's Ashley Fruge is monitoring... more »
  • All lanes now open on LA 1

    October 7, 2016 8:20 AM

    PORT ALLEN - All lanes are now open on I-10 eastbound. Friday morning, the left lane of I-10 eastbound was closed before LA 1 due to an accident. The delay remains to LA 415. News 2 is monitoring the roadways this morning. We will have updates on... more »
  • All lanes now open on I-10 WB on Mississippi River Bridge

    October 3, 2016 10:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes are now open on I-10 westbound. Monday morning, the two right lanes were blocked on I-10 westbound at the top of the Mississippi River Bridge due to an accident. The delay from this incident remains to Essen Lane. News 2's Ashley... more »
  • All lanes now open on I-10 WB

    September 29, 2016 11:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes are now open on I-10 westbound. Thursday morning, the two right lanes are closed on I-10 westbound on the Mississippi River Bridge due to an accident. ACCIDENT: two right lanes blocked on I-10 W @ MS River Bridge, Delay to 10/12 split... more »
  • All lanes now open on I-10 WB

    September 23, 2016 10:07 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes are now open on I-10 westbound. Friday morning, an accident blocked the left and center lanes of I-10 westbound after College Drive. News 2's Ashley Fruge is monitoring traffic. We will have updates on WBRZ.com and Twitter . more »
  • ITT Tech cancels classes, will officially close

    September 6, 2016 10:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE - ITT Technical Institute has announced it will officially close all of its campuses after federal sanctions were imposed against the company. A statement from the for-profit college read as follows: “It is with profound regret that we must report that ITT Educational Services, Inc. will... more »
  • Siegen Lane open after closure extended through most of Tuesday Play Video

    August 23, 2016 9:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Siegen Lane remained closed for most of Tuesday after a tanker truck carrying ethanol overturned near the Industriplex intersection. The road opened on Tuesday afternoon around 5 p.m. in both directions except for the right southbound lane. Motorist are advised to use caution while driving through... more »
  • I-110 is now open

    August 12, 2016 8:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - I-110 is now open, but the right lane remains blocked. Both lanes of I-110 were closed past Florida Boulevard Friday morning due to high water and multiple incidents in the area. There were heavy delays. #BREAKING I-110 at Capitol Access closed due to high... more »

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