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Wednesday PM Forecast: Trading shorts for sweaters, rain to follow Play Video
February 28, 2024 4:32 PM
We are chilly and mainly dry behind a cold front on Thursday. These changes are short-lived, however. Temperatures climb along with rain chances as we close out the workweek. Tonight & Tomorrow : The capital area finds itself behind a cold front on Wednesday night. That will set us... more » -
Tuesday PM Forecast: A soggy Wednesday morning drive; Several more systems thereafter Play Video
January 2, 2024 5:10 PM
Early morning commuters on Wednesday could be in for a soggy drive. Although we trend drier for the afternoon, we’re not done with rain. The Storm Station is also tracking several more storm systems in the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : After a sun-filled day, clouds return on... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: A few more waves of rain possible in the capital area Play Video
November 30, 2023 6:31 PM
Several waves of showers and storms are possible through Saturday, bringing locally heavy rain to the region. While there will be some dry time outside both on Friday and Saturday, rain gear may come in handy as we continue to dodge rain. By Sunday and early next week, the capital... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Storm chances ramping up to start the week Play Video
September 24, 2023 7:08 PM
Many had to dodge storms over the weekend. Although some were able to see rain, others weren’t so lucky. However, fewer will be successful in dodging storms on Monday as the rain coverage ramps up. In fact, we’ll keep storm chances through much of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow... 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 » -
LIVE UPDATES: Tuesday afternoon commute
May 4, 2021 3:11 PM
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LIVE UPDATES: Friday afternoon commute
March 5, 2021 3:11 PM
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LIVE UPDATES: Monday afternoon commute
February 22, 2021 3:23 PM
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LIVE UPDATES: Friday afternoon commute
December 11, 2020 3:03 PM
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Pack patience: 18-mile long traffic jam snarling the early rush home
July 25, 2019 6:58 AM
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State announces I-10 expansion from the New Bridge to the split Play Video
January 11, 2018 7:03 PM
BATON ROUGE – In potentially the most significant interstate development since the Horace Wilkinson Bridge was built in the 1960s, the state announced Friday it is moving forward with a sweeping widening project – expanding and adding additional lanes on I-10 between the Mississippi River and the I-10/I-12 split east... more » -
Thursday LIVE traffic updates
February 9, 2017 7:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's Ashley Fruge has you covered with live updates with your Thursday morning commute. Beat the traffic every time using WBRZ's advanced traffic tracking technology. Click here to go to our traffic center. Tweets by WBRZtraffic more » -
State to spend $20-25 million on new Washington Street off-ramp Play Video
August 3, 2016 7:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - An announcement was made Thursday regarding the future of the Washington Street exit in Old South Baton Rouge. The governor, joined by city, state and congressional representatives, announced a new off-ramp is to be constructed at the Washington exit to help with the traffic problem. The... more » -
Multi-vehicle crash causes massive I-10 East delays
June 14, 2016 5:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Multiple lane closures following a wreck involving as many as four cars brought I-10 East past College Drive to a near standstill Tuesday evening as commute traffic picked up. All lanes were back open as of 4:30 p.m., but not before three miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic... more » -
I-10 West/East delays after College Drive crash
April 21, 2016 5:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - All lanes are open now I-10 West past College Drive after an accident Thursday afternoon. Traffic from the accident has reached Siegen Lane on I-10 and Drusilla Lane on I-12. Be sure to check out our traffic cams before you head home from work, and... more » -
All lanes open on I-110 S at Government
March 3, 2016 8:47 AM
BATON ROUGE- All lanes are now open on I-110 South at Government Street. Traffic officials shut down the interstate earlier this morning due to a wreck involving an 18-wheeler. According to EMS spokesperson Mike Chustz, upon responding to the incident, emergency crews requested an additional unit to help at... more » -
All lanes now open on I-10 E before LA 77; heavy congestion remains
February 18, 2016 9:55 AM
GROSS TETE- Multiple wrecks are causing long delays for drivers on the interstate. All lanes are now open on I-10 East in Gross Tete. The interstate was briefly closed near LA 77 due to vehicle recovery options. Heavy congestion still remains and has reached LA 3000 in Ramah. Drivers should... more » -
Wednesday morning rush plagued with traffic problems
February 17, 2016 7:41 AM
BATON ROUGE- The Wednesday commute got off to a slow start as wrecks on both sides of I-10 forced traffic to a crawl. First, I-10 West was closed after a multi-vehicle accident shut down the interstate over the Mississippi River for a few minutes. Congestion quickly built and at... more » -
Siegen back open after diesel spill
November 10, 2015 5:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Traffic officials said Siegen Lane and Perkins Road are back open after a wreck and diesel spill during the evening rush hour. The wreck involved a semi at the intersection of Siegen and Perkins at around 4:15 p.m. Emergency responders said it shut down two... more »