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• Waterways in Livingston Parish reopen after weekend closure is lifted Play Video

  June 8, 2026 8:43 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Waterways in Livingston Parish are reopening Monday morning after a parishwide closure due to rising water levels. The closure will be lifted at 10 a.m., with waterways returning to normal use. The closure was put into place by a parishwide proclamation from Parish President Randy Delatte... more »

• Ascension and Livingston parishes close waterways until further notice due to rising water Play Video

  June 6, 2026 3:10 PM

  GONZALES — Waterways in Livingston and Ascension parish were closed Saturday due to rising water levels. In Ascension, The closure came as hazardous conditions enter the area, including high water, strong currents, floating debris and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to avoid waterways and remain aware as conditions continue to... more »

• 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 »

• Patient flown to hospital in critical condition following crash involving dump truck in Livingston Parish Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:16 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is responding to a crash involving a dump truck on La. 447 and Genre Drive. According to the sheriff's office, first responders are currently on the scene. A patient was flown by helicopter to a local hospital in critical condition. All... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound reopens near Sorrento after 18-wheeler fire

  April 17, 2026 12:46 PM

  SORRENTO — I-10 westbound near the Sorrento exit was closed Friday due to an 18-wheeler fire. The fire, which was first reported around 11:30 a.m., caused major delays, with congestion backed up to around Airline Highway. By 12:55 p.m., the roadway reopened. more »

• Road crews closing Highland Road overnight to dismantle pedestrian bridge to Dixie Landin' park

  April 2, 2026 5:51 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Road crews plan to close Highland Road near its intersection with Interstate 10 Thursday night so they can take down a pedestrian bridge that connects a parking lot to the former Dixie Landin' amusement park. The state Department of Transportation and Development said Highland Road will... more »

• Water problems force closure of St. Helena College and Career Academy Play Video

  April 1, 2026 1:06 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish school officials say they will close its College and Career Academy at 1 p.m. Wednesday because the facility doesn't have any water service. The closure impacts only the St. Helena College and Career Academy and other school campuses will remain open. "We apologize... 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 »

• BREC Commission releases statement regarding the potential closure of various parks around Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 20, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC Commission Chairman Michael A. Polito released a statement on Thursday regarding the closure of various parks around Baton Rouge. In the statement, Polito wrote that the potential closure of the parks "is not new, not political and not targeted." According to BREC, the parks... more »

• Baton Rouge courthouse closes early due to power and water outage; Will open Wednesday

  March 17, 2026 4:25 PM

  UPDATE: Power and water have been restored at the courthouse, and operations will resume as normal in the morning. BATON ROUGE — The 19th Judicial District Court closed at 3 p.m. today because of a power and water outage. The closure includes Family Court and the Clerk of... more »

• River Road near Sullivan Street closed after reports of downed power lines, trees

  March 12, 2026 10:47 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — River Road near Sullivan Street in Denham Springs was closed Thursday morning after power lines and trees fell across the roadway following Wednesday night's storms. Denham Springs Police first notified the public of the closure around 9:23 a.m. "Please avoid the area and use an... more »

• Intersection closure near LSU disrupts local businesses Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The intersection of Highland Road and Chimes Street near LSU is closed this week for road repairs, creating detours for drivers and slowing traffic to nearby businesses. Barista Isabella Cordoba said the closure has affected her daily routine at Highland Coffees. “Probably around 200 coffees... more »

• Section of Bluff Road closes until May between La. 74 and Perkins Road Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:26 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks beginning on Monday between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish. According to DOTD, the closure is to replace failing box culverts at Jim Bayou on Bluff Road. Crews are working to patch... more »

• Intermittent lane closures on Weber City Road in Gonzales to begin Wednesday Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:52 PM

  GONZALES — Intermittent lane closures along Weber City Road will begin on Wednesday, the Ascension Parish Government said Tuesday. Closures will happen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 4 through March 26 near the intersection with Airline Highway. The parish government said the temporary shutdowns will... more »

• Albany man killed in I-10 accident that snarled traffic near Grosse Tete for hours Play Video

  March 3, 2026 6:22 AM

  GROSSE TETE — State Police said Tuesday that an Albany man was killed when his box truck rear-ended an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 eastbound near Grosse Tete. The victim was identified as Phillip Scott, 51. Troopers said traffic had stopped in the area because of ongoing construction. "For... more »

• Part of Old Baker Zachary Road to be permanently closed due to work on Comite River Diversion Play Video

  February 26, 2026 1:19 PM

  ZACHARY — Part of Old Baker Zachary Road will be permanently closed on Monday as work continues on the Comite River Diversion, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday. The stretch of Old Baker Zachary Road between Spur Lane and 3,000 feet south of Kirkwood Lane in Zachary... more »

• Mignon Faget's Mall of Louisiana store closes, reports say Play Video

  February 25, 2026 10:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Mall of Louisiana location of Mignon Faget, a New Orleans-based jeweler, has closed, The Advocate reports. The Baton Rouge store, which first opened at Towne Center in 2005 before moving to the mall in 2017, closed its doors for good on Feb. 16. The Baton... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office announces road closures during New Roads parades Play Video

  February 16, 2026 4:54 PM

  NEW ROADS — As residents in New Roads prepare for a day filled with parades, safety weighs heavily on the minds of the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office. Two parades will roll through New Roads on Mardi Gras day, with the Carnival Club rolling at 10 a.m., followed by... more »

• Lane closures begin along Nicholson Drive for construction of MOVEBR Bus Rapid Transit project Play Video

  February 9, 2026 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Temporary single-lane closures are planned to begin on Monday along Nicholson Drive as construction continues for the MOVEBR Bus Rapid Transit project. The project aims to connect North Baton Rouge, downtown and LSU through a central bus route, spanning nine and a half miles from Tiger... more »

• A.M. Food Mart declared public nuisance after hearing; Highland Road store ordered to close for 5 years Play Video

  January 6, 2026 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A.M. Food Mart along Highland Road was declared a "public nuisance" following a Tuesday court hearing and is set to close for a period of five years. The property owner, Ibrahim Khoder, was ordered to shut down the establishment for five years after the Baton Rouge... 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 »

• Roundabout set to open on La. 30 near Tanger mall in Gonzales; work continues on I-10 traffic circles Play Video

  October 29, 2025 1:28 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish drivers will see a major change along La. 30 near the Tanger outlet mall late Wednesday as state road construction crews work to open the first of three roundabouts in the area. La. 30's intersection with South St. Landry Avenue and Robert Wilson Drive will... more »

• Part of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 to close on Nov. 7 due to construction for Comite River Diversion Channel Play Video

  October 20, 2025 4:25 PM

  ZACHARY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District will be closing the eastern portion of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 on Nov. 7 for the construction of the Comite River Diversion Channel. Residents traveling on Barnett and Carney roads will be detoured north to LA... more »

• Livingston waterways close Sunday due to high water levels Play Video

  October 5, 2025 11:34 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish waterways will be closed to all recreational traffic starting on Sunday at 12 p.m. until further notice. Due to high east winds and rising water levels, all boating activities and recreational traffic should avoid the area. The closure includes the Amite River, Diversion Canal,... more »

• Part of Gourrier Avenue near River Road closed as road begins to cave in Play Video

  September 26, 2025 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Part of Gourrier Avenue near River Road was closed down after the road began to cave in on Friday. The stretch of road in front of Alex Box Stadium was shut down Friday afternoon, just hours before U-High is set to take on Collegiate at the... more »

• Lanes back open on I-10 eastbound near City Park Lake, traffic still backed up Grosse Tete Play Video

  September 25, 2025 9:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes of I-10 eastbound between Terrace Avenue and City Park Lake are back open after closing on Thursday. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said that the left and middle lanes will be closed starting at 9 a.m. Travel lanes re-opened around 2:30 p.m.... more »

• Stretch of La. 42 in Galvez closed through early October as crews repair drainage system

  September 19, 2025 7:25 AM

  GALVEZ — La. 42 will be fully closed between Wirth Evans and Manchac Point roads in Ascension Parish starting Friday. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said the closure is happening to allow crews to complete emergency drainage repairs near Galvez Baptist Church. The closure will be... more »

• Stretch of highway in White Castle to begin months-long closure on Wednesday

  September 9, 2025 1:59 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — A stretch of La. 404 in White Castle will close for several months for repairs on Wednesday, according to the Iberville Parish Government. Both lanes of La. 404 between La. 993 and La. 3001 will be shut down for bridge repairs until Jan. 1, 2026, the... more »

• Morgan City mother missing for more than 4 years, daughter seeks answers in case Play Video

  September 1, 2025 5:26 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Four years after her mother's disappearance in Baton Rouge, a woman is still searching for answers on where Mary Ann Landry may be. Landry, originally from Morgan City, was last seen four years ago by her boyfriend, J.R. Ard, who told her daughter he dropped her... more »

• DOTD: Dalrymple Drive closure continuing I-10 Widening Project set for Monday night, Tuesday morning Play Video

  August 25, 2025 8:52 AM

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

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-110 southbound near Harding Boulevard reopened after being closed due to pothole

  August 21, 2025 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The two right lanes of I-110 southbound near Harding Boulevard are closed due to a pothole. Congestion is approaching Rosenwald Road. 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 »

• Dalrymple Drive to be closed overnight as crews move equipment Play Video

  August 4, 2025 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Dalrymple Drive will be closed Monday night into Tuesday morning. Dalrymple will be closed starting at 7 p.m. from East Lakeshore Drive to March Street. The closure, which lasts until 7 a.m. Tuesday, is to allow crews to move equipment. Traffic will be detoured to... more »

• OMV field office in Gonzales reopens after day without air conditioning Play Video

  July 24, 2025 9:12 AM

  GONZALES — The Office of Motor Vehicles field office in Gonzales reopened Thursday after crews repair a damaged air conditioning unit. The office was closed for a full day starting Wednesday. Residents who needed to visit the OMV were asked to visit nearby field offices in Donaldsonville and Baton... more »

• Closure on Highland Road expected to end later in July Play Video

  July 15, 2025 1:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Highland Road will be closed until July 24 at the earliest while a drainage culvert is installed. The short stretch of Highland between Staring Lane and Magnolia Woods Avenue will be closed daily while a drainage culvert is installed for Benton at Magnolia Woods, a new... more »

• DOTD: Part of La. 76 in Port Allen will close starting Friday

  July 14, 2025 4:57 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said that part of La. 76 will be fully closed starting Friday. The road will be closed near the intersection of La. 415 so crews can replace the existing concrete road, DOTD said. Motorists can expect the closures... 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 »

• Legacy of Louisiana investigative journalist turned mentor continues with LSU Cold Case Project Play Video

  June 12, 2025 11:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who started his career in Ferriday, Louisiana, as an editor for The Concordia Sentinel and gained fame investigating unsolved murders of black men in Louisiana has his legacy continued through LSU's Cold Case initiative. Stanley Nelson died June 5 at 69; his work got... more »

• Daily users of May Street call impending closure 'aggravating, frustrating and dangerous' Play Video

  June 2, 2025 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A popular street connecting South Acadian Thruway to Dalrymple Drive will close starting Wednesday, rerouting motorists and pedestrians until the fall of 2026 as part of the ongoing University Lakes Restoration Project. May Street, a favored route for those walking around the LSU Lakes, will be... 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 respond to reported gas leak along La. 43 in Albany; roadway re-opened

  April 9, 2025 2:06 PM

  ALBANY — Officials responded to a reported gas leak in Albany along La. 43 on Wednesday and briefly closed the roadway. Albany Police and Albany Fire both responded to the scene of the reported leak from Cain's to Albany Storage. Atmos Energy crews also responded. The road has... more »

• List of school closures, delayed start times amid severe weather Monday morning Play Video

  March 31, 2025 7:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Here is a list of schools experiencing closures and delayed start times amid severe weather that moved through south Louisiana Monday morning. Ascension Parish Tardies will be excused for APSB students. East Baton Rouge Parish Zachary Schools CLOSED. Students can be picked up at their... more »

• I-10 westbound off-ramp, eastbound on-ramp at South Acadian Thruway closed for next two days Play Video

  March 18, 2025 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The westbound off-ramp and eastbound on-ramp of Interstate 10 at South Acadian Thruway will be closed starting Tuesday. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said both ramps will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. DOTD said the closures... more »

• New time announced for LSU baseball's first SEC game on Friday against Missouri Play Video

  March 13, 2025 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's first game in SEC play on Friday has been moved up two hours due to a forecast of inclement weather later in the evening. LSU will now play Missouri at 4:30 p.m. to kick off a three game series this weekend. The game was previously... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 EB exit at Essen closed as crews recover semi-truck carrying 50,000 pounds of flour Play Video

  February 25, 2025 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The eastbound Interstate 10 exit at Essen Lane is closed as crews move an overturned semi-truck carrying 50,000 pounds of flour that caused a multi-car collision. The semi-truck overturned around 10 a.m. on Monday and caused several other vehicles to crash as a result. Seven people... more »

• Highland Road near Staring Lane to be closed nightly for sewer work starting Monday Play Video

  February 24, 2025 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A stretch of Highland Road will be closed nightly for sewer work starting Monday. Highland Road will be completely closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday through Thursday east of the Highland intersection with Magnolia Wood Avenue near Staring Lane. Traffic in both... more »

• Truck carrying 50,000 pounds of flour overturns, causing multi-car pileup on I-10 eastbound near Essen Play Video

  February 24, 2025 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A semi-truck carrying 50,000 pounds of flour overturned on Interstate 10 eastbound near the Essen Lane exit, causing multiple lanes to be closed Monday morning. The semi-truck overturned around 10 a.m. and caused several other vehicles to crash as a result. As of 12:45 p.m., all... more »

• Officials announce road closures ahead of Krewe of Ascension parade this weekend Play Video

  February 20, 2025 7:18 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department has announced several road closures as the Krewe of Ascension rolls on Saturday. Beginning at 10 a.m., Irma Boulevard will close for parade staging. All outside lanes at Burnside Avenue will also be closed starting at 1 p.m. Cornerview Street, as well... more »

• St. Gabriel Police: Bayou Paul Lane near La. 30 closed due to crews working on railroad tracks Play Video

  February 20, 2025 7:03 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A stretch of Bayou Paul Lane near La. 30 is closed so crews can work at a railroad crossing, St. Gabriel Police said Thursday. The road, which was closed Wednesday, remained closed as crews worked on nearby Canadian National Railroad tracks. Police said they do not... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 east reopened over Bonnet Carre Spillway after vehicle fire

  February 17, 2025 3:52 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Interstate 10 eastbound has reopened on the Bonnet Carre Spillway after a vehicle fire at mile marker 216. Congestion was approaching three miles. more »

• State representatives, DOTD want I-10's Washington Street exit closed by Christmas Play Video

  February 17, 2025 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - State representatives and the Department of Transportation and Development want to close Interstate 10's exit at Washington Street by December, a coalition of officials said Monday. DOTD handed out flyers mentioning the potential closure of the Washington Street exit . Now, DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue and... more »

• DOTD proposes closure of I-10 exit in Baton Rouge

  February 14, 2025 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Flyers handed out near the Washington Street exit of I-10 said that DOTD is proposing the closure of the exit. "DOTD is proposing the permanent closure of the exit to Washington Street (Lorri Burgess Avenue) from I-10 eastbound," the flyer read. DOTD said the closure... more »