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Update on Juban Road construction work, utility relocation continues Play Video
January 18, 2024 3:21 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - It's a project that seems the be taking forever. People living in Denham Springs are curious to find out when the Juban Road widening project will be finished. Keith Holbert moved to the area of 190 and Juban Road about four years ago. He's been living... more » -
Three arrested in vandalism at Prairieville High construction site Play Video
January 3, 2024 12:15 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - Vandals smashing glass windows and spray-painting graffiti caused more than $50,000 in damage to the Prairieville High School building, which is under construction. "When these kids do these damages, it costs tax payers money," Donald Capello, Chief of Criminal Operations with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, said.... more » -
Lane closure set for Wednesday on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
November 28, 2023 12:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers who take I-10 west from Baton Rouge to Lafayette may want to allow some extra time on Wednesday. Louisiana DOTD says workers will close one lane of I-10 for a two mile stretch from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. as crews repair a stretch of... more » -
Arrival of heavy gear signals progress on LA-1 bridge stabilization Play Video
October 30, 2023 1:28 PM
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - After months of stalled progress, construction crews are preparing to resume work on the new Intracoastal Bridge on LA-1 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says crews are delivering and assembling equipment that will be used to address... more » -
'Old Bridge' to close to eastbound traffic for much of the weekend
August 4, 2023 6:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers who take the U.S. 190 "Old Bridge" eastbound will be sent on a detour for much of Saturday and Sunday as crews tend to emergency railroad repair work. The Department of Transportation and Development will close U.S. 190 east at LA 415 from 7 a.m.... more » -
Temporary bridge being built across City Park Lake
July 17, 2023 6:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A temporary bridge will be constructed over City Park Lake, near Dalrymple Drive, as part of the I-10 overhaul taking place in the metro area. The work begins this week, on the north side of City Park Lake, to allow for the permanent widening of the... more » -
Business improving following 2 On Your Side story about roofing companies
June 14, 2023 1:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - A local roofing company says "it has been awesome" since a story aired two weeks ago about their troubles clearing the business name. An unfortunate mix-up has been costing Apex Construction and Roofing a lot of residential business after an Alabama company with a similar name... more » -
Roofing company losing business over name confusion Play Video
May 30, 2023 4:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - An unfortunate mix-up is costing a local roofing company a lot of business. Baton Rouge-based business Apex Construction and Roofing says there has been trouble ever since an Alabama company with a similar name started working in town. They contacted 2 On Your Side to... more » -
Emergency roadwork to narrow traffic on I-12 Thursday night
March 23, 2023 3:44 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Emergency maintenance work on a bridge will mean a partial lane closure on eastbound I-12 near Albany Thursday night. Traffic on the highway will be limited starting at 8 p.m. from LA 43, the Albany exit, to LA 1249, the Baptist Pumpkin Center exit. Officials hope... more » -
Legislative committee OKs move to borrow more for I-10 overhaul
March 20, 2023 5:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - A joint legislative committee on Monday advanced a plan to increase Louisiana's borrowing limit for an upcoming overhaul of I-10 in and around Baton Rouge. The unanimous vote followed a question-and-answer session between lawmakers from the House and Senate and transportation officials, who explained that inflation... more » -
Brusly mailboxes moved again, now farther from street Play Video
March 13, 2023 3:17 PM
BRUSLY - Mailboxes that some say were installed too close to the road have been moved farther away from the street. One woman called 2 On Your Side after she hit a mailbox and it turns out she's not the only one who complained. A day after the story... more » -
Series of roundabouts in Gonzales could cost $29M Play Video
March 10, 2023 1:57 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - A series of roundabouts planned for LA 30 at the Tanger Outlet Mall and I-10 could cost $29 million to build, according to information released by the Department of Transportation and Development on Friday. The single project -- which would be implemented in phases -- accounts... more » -
Mailboxes moved following sidewalk project, some say they're too close to street Play Video
March 8, 2023 4:41 PM
BRUSLY - Some mailboxes are getting the attention of a driver in West Baton Rouge Parish after a sidewalk construction project. A woman says she hit one of them and it damaged her brand new car. Sunday afternoon, Lynette Rivet had just wrapped up an errand and was on... more » -
Stolen tool trailer found nearly emptied following tip to 2 On Your Side Play Video
February 24, 2023 3:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - A tool trailer that was stolen from a job site Tuesday morning has been found. A viewer tip called into 2 On Your Side located the abandoned trailer on North 40th Street, not far from where it was taken. George Schamberger says the trailer is just... more » -
Trailer full of construction tools taken from job site, owner offering reward Play Video
February 22, 2023 2:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - A trailer full of tools was taken from a job site in Baton Rouge Tuesday morning. The contractor who owns the items says he can't work without them. George Schamberger has been a general contractor for the past five decades. He says he's never experienced anything... more » -
Lighting at the I-10 and I-12 split out for duration of flyover project Play Video
January 3, 2023 3:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Construction has turned off the lights in one busy area of the interstate through Baton Rouge. It'll be dark for months at the I-10 and I-12 split as crews work to complete the College Drive flyover. The Department of Transportation and Development says it had to... more » -
Jackson Community Park playground closed for several days
December 27, 2022 11:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - Installation work on a pair of shade sails will make the Jackson Community Park playground off limits for much of the week. BREC said contractors were to begin work on the project Tuesday. Officials expect the playground to be closed for three days. Temporary fencing... more » -
Underground pipe repaired following 2 On Your Side report Play Video
December 13, 2022 4:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Less than two weeks after 2 On Your Side first reported on a dip in the road in Riverbend, a crew got out there to dig up the street and repair the problem for good. A contracted crew started the work Monday morning, tearing up the... more » -
La. DOTD launches interactive map, seeks input on upcoming road projects
November 29, 2022 5:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has launched an interactive online map to allow the public to scan for upcoming road improvement projects and to provide feedback on them. The site features dozens of area projects that are part of the 2023-24 Highway Priority Program... more » -
Detour dilemma: property owner raises concerns over parish bridge project Play Video
September 27, 2022 4:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The City Parish plans to replace a bridge off of O'Neal Lane and will need to borrow property for a detour while that work happens. One of the property owners involved isn't happy with the city's offer or the explanation of the project details and contacted 2... more » -
A new 4-lane boulevard is coming to Denham Springs Play Video
June 20, 2022 7:14 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A small gravel road off Petes Highway is about to undergo a $21 million transformation. "This day is a good start to something that a lot of people have been waiting for for a long time," project manager Earl Price said. After being talked about for... more » -
LSU no longer planning implosion for Kirby Smith demolition Play Video
April 6, 2022 5:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - Kirby Smith, the infamous 60s-era dorm, won't go down with the fanfare everyone was hoping for. LSU canceled plans for an implosion of the dorm site, WBRZ learned Wednesday, and has opted for a less entertaining send-off of the dormitory. Watch WBRZ newscasts online here... more » -
Construction on new College Drive flyover in full swing Play Video
April 1, 2022 7:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Crews were seen Friday morning working on the new flyover ramp at College Drive — an addition DOTD hopes will help curb interstate traffic in the future. Right now, drivers oftentimes come to a standstill on the highway as they try to exit onto College Drive.... more » -
Pecue Lane work on schedule; interstate ramps to be installed in 2023 Play Video
March 31, 2022 9:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - A much-needed upgrade to Pecue Lane is well on its way to becoming a reality. Designed to relieve congestion from some of the most heavily-traveled roads in the city, the $60 million project will widen the road and create an exit from I-10. “It’s gonna help... more » -
Soil conditions and drainage issues cause for delays in Sullivan Road improvement project Play Video
March 8, 2022 7:08 PM
CENTRAL- Sewage pipes lay alongside Sullivan Road in Central, dirt remains piled up. This is not what the street is supposed to look like. "People ask me about this road every day. It is the talk of the city, they just see five years' worth of work, and there's... more » -
Construction on I-10 smoother than the pavement Play Video
March 4, 2022 6:36 PM
Supply shortages continue to cause headaches for a variety of industries, including road construction. The Louisiana Department of Transportation has a long list of projects across the state that they're working on, but supply-chain issues may affect how expensive those projects are, and if they can get done. ... more » -
Accused fraudulent contractor booked on new charges as deputies investigate more complaints
February 23, 2022 11:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - An unlicensed contractor arrested late last year after WBRZ spoke with customers who alleged he took advantage of them was booked on additional charges Tuesday after deputies investigated even more complaints against him. Tayler Braud, owner of Braud Brothers Electric & Construction, was arrested again Tuesday... more » -
Road widening outside of controversial Ascension Parish subdivision doesn't quell concerns, some residents say Play Video
February 14, 2022 10:23 PM
GONZALES - The now-cleared field of dirt that sits along Cannon Road near Roddy Road doesn't sit right with homeowners nearby. "It's kind of a nightmare for locals," Kacy Stafford said. Stafford lives across from the future site of Windermere Crossing, a 103-home subdivision that was approved by... more » -
Construction of new Intracoastal Bridge set to begin in April Play Video
February 14, 2022 11:43 AM
PORT ALLEN - Workers will soon begin construction on a replacement for the well-worn Intracoastal Bridge in West Baton Rouge. “This bridge was built back in the 1960s so it’s really outlived its useful life and we spend a lot of time and money on repairs and it can... more » -
Baton Rouge Zoo notices attendance boost while facing upgrade delays Play Video
February 13, 2022 5:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - Supply-chain problems are slowing down the Baton Rouge Zoo’s facelift, but they aren't slowing down the zoo’s attendance. Ava Blackwell, 9, is a Baton Rouge Zoo visitor and dreams of working with zoo animals one day. “I got a vet book, and my mom got... 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 » -
Contractor booked for fraud amid complaints to 2 On Your Side
December 28, 2021 6:17 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A contractor accused of defrauding customers out of thousands of dollars was arrested after several complaints to 2 On Your Side. Daniel Scott Tompkins was booked into the Livingston Parish jail for home improvement fraud. The victim told WBRZ last week that he found Tompkins... more » -
Warrant issued for Livingston Parish contractor accused of fraud Play Video
December 22, 2021 11:14 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A contractor whose license was suspended earlier this year has had a warrant issued for his arrest in a fraud case, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. WBRZ received several complaints about Daniel Scott Tompkins of Tompkins All Purpose Construction, LLC one day after reporting a... more » -
Bonnet Carre Spillway bridge to close for repairs Sunday after helicopter crash
December 17, 2021 4:14 PM
NEW ORLEANS - I-10 will be closed in both directions Sunday at the Bonnet Carre Spillway to repair power line damage caused by a deadly helicopter crash on the bridge earlier this week. The closure is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 so Entergy crews can... more » -
As Tigerland construction site stunts continue, legal expert sees little liability for city-parish Play Video
December 16, 2021 10:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - As videos and pictures swirl around social media showing bar-goers, among others, jumping from the construction site along Bob Pettit Boulevard, one legal expert says the city-parish likely is not liable for any related injuries. A new video circulating on Twitter appears to show two... more » -
Baton Rouge opens hotline for businesses impacted by new road projects
October 20, 2021 12:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge has opened a phone line for businesses that may be disrupted by several projects getting underway in the capital area. The city-parish said the MOVEBR Rapid Response team will handle calls from local businesses impacted by projects that are part of the MOVEBR... more » -
Amid flurry of flood zone development requests, planning commission shoots down Burbank subdivision Play Video
September 20, 2021 11:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Days after heavy rain brought flooding to areas of the capital city, the East Baton Rouge Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for a subdivision project along Burbank Drive. Maple Cove, an 11-acre, 60-lot project near University Villas, was one of several potential projects either partially... more » -
Temporarily stricter development restrictions leave room for planning commission to allow some flood-zone projects
September 17, 2021 11:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - Tougher drainage requirements for development in flood zones take effect Saturday, but do not apply to several residential projects being considered Monday by the Planning Commission. In a unanimous vote Sept. 8, the Metro Council approved a year-long tightening of building standards for projects in flood... more » -
Population boom in Ascension Parish Play Video
August 15, 2021 10:12 PM
DUTCHTOWN - Brian Schuetee moved his family from Baton Rouge to the Dutchtown area of Ascension Parish about ten years ago because of the lower property taxes and schools. "The school system here far exceeds what they offer in public schools in Baton Rouge, so we don't have to... more » -
Iberville council approves moratorium on new developments in wake of recent flooding Play Video
June 15, 2021 8:40 PM
The Iberville Parish Council voted Tuesday to approve a year-long pause on future subdivision developments on the east side of the parish. The 12-month moratorium passed with a unanimous vote and comes after Iberville Parish saw heavy flooding in May. The parish government said it would take that time... more » -
Neighborhood questions new property that resembles storage shed at front of subdivision Play Video
June 7, 2021 12:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood is fighting to get rid of what it's calling an eyesore. The HOA in Maryland Heights contacted 2 On Your Side about a piece of property that seems to have popped up overnight and no one can say whether or not it's been done legally.... more » -
Ascension council members reveal moratorium positions as negotiations continue Play Video
June 4, 2021 11:50 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Negotiations between council members are ramping up, two weeks after parish president Clint Cointment proposed a year-long moratorium on any new, future development. Cointment's plan was released hours after heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding last month . It's a measure he has considered since taking office.... more » -
Two weeks after introducing moratorium proposal, Ascension Parish mostly mum Play Video
June 3, 2021 11:36 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - Two weeks after droves of Ascension Parish residents spoke up in favor of a 12-month development moratorium, the latest discussion of the topic was much more subdued. Inside the historic Donaldsonville courthouse, as fans tried to break up a stifling Thursday night, the temperatures of those in... more » -
Proposed moratorium in Ascension an 'emotional response,' home builders association says Play Video
June 1, 2021 11:12 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Exactly two weeks after Ascension Parish president Clint Cointment proposed a 12-month development moratorium following the latest bout of widespread flooding, the debate over the proposal is heating up. Brandon Ivey, chairman of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge, says Cointment's proposition isn't an... more » -
Droves of residents implore council to approve Ascension construction moratorium Play Video
May 21, 2021 12:13 AM
GONZALES - Support for a year-long construction moratorium flooded in Thursday night as residents of Ascension Parish packed the newly-christened council chambers. "The fear of our homes flooding is not going to go away," one resident said. "I think when they build these subdivisions, they're messing with drainage,"... more » -
Weather pushing back highway 42 completion date Play Video
March 2, 2021 6:44 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - There's a bit of a weather delay for a project that's been in the works for years. The Hwy 42 construction project in Prairieville has been ongoing since 2017, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reports that a change order went through providing an additional... more » -
DOTD announces update on $11.9 mil. Atchafalaya Basin Bridge project
February 5, 2021 5:25 PM
MORGAN CITY, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an update to the $11.9 million dollar rehabilitation project on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Aside from the cleaning, painting and repair of steel structures on the bridge, crews are installing a fence platform on the bridge... more » -
Halting of Keystone pipeline project will impact jobs in Louisiana Play Video
January 23, 2021 7:17 PM
President Biden's decision to put a stop to the Keystone Pipeline decision could affect many jobs in Louisiana. The Biden Administration has already kicked off with several executive orders since Biden became the 46th President of the United States. One of those includes putting a halt to the... more » -
State leaders detail plans for initial phase of I-10 widening project in Baton Rouge Play Video
November 24, 2020 9:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - Plans for extensive road work meant to improve traffic conditions along Louisiana's often-congested I-10 between La. Hwy. 415 in West Baton Rouge (WBR) Parish and the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish I0/12 split have been finalized and are expected to begin in 2021. The six-year project... more » -
New subdivision expected to be built on recently sold 13-acres off Old Jefferson Highway
November 24, 2020 6:48 AM
BATON ROUGE - Experts agree that this year, real estate markets across the country have experienced a dynamic shift due to the COVID health crisis. Interestingly, though the economy as a whole is struggling, more Americans appear to be moving. In a recent 2020 Forbes report, Peter Lane... more » -
They're getting a turn lane! Hwy 42 neighborhood feeling left out, gets results Play Video
October 28, 2020 6:31 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A neighborhood worried they'd been left out of a construction project is worrying no more. Less than 24 hours after Monday's 2 On Your Side story aired, Belinda Cook learned her street, Billy Boulevard would be getting a left-hand turn lane. "We are very excited and... more » -
Where's the turn? Hwy 42 neighborhood feels left out of construction project Play Video
October 26, 2020 6:21 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A resident living along a construction zone is worried her street was forgotten about during the project. "It wasn't until they started putting in the concrete medians did we realize we're not going to have a left turning lane to access our road eastbound, off of Highway... more » -
Driver claims car was damaged from debris on state road, state refuses to pay Play Video
October 21, 2020 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE- Unbeknownst to many Louisiana drivers, the state puts a provision in all of their contracts that they are not responsible for any damage to a driver's car if the road is under construction. Candice Wallace learned that the hard way this summer, when she says she drove... more » -
Intersection of Laurel Street and N. 3rd Street closed for sewage repairs
June 12, 2020 8:15 AM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers headed downtown should be aware of a week-long intersection closure that begins Friday, June 12. According to The East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Transportation & Drainage, Traffic Engineering Division, North 3rd Street and the intersection of Laurel Street will be closed beginning Friday, June... more » -
Expect nightly ramp closures at Highland Rd. as work continues on I-10 widening project
April 1, 2020 2:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers will not be able to get onto I-10 from Highland Road during overnight hours as crews work on the overpass there. DOTD says the on and off ramps from Highland onto the interstate will be closed each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. The... more » -
Barring more delays, Nicholson, Brightside work to wrap up by summer Play Video
February 24, 2020 9:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Dozens of orange cones and construction equipment dot the intersection of Nicholson Drive and Brightside Lane. It's been that way since July of 2018 when the project to improve the notoriously congested area began. The $9 million project that will add turn lanes, improve traffic signals,... more » -
Downtown library misses construction deadline, but is in final stages of construction
December 24, 2019 10:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials expected the downtown library to be completed by Tuesday, Dec. 24, and though construction is in its final stages, the work will not meet its Christmas Eve deadline. At the moment, officials with the mayor's office say the building is "looking very good" and nearing... more » -
Dallas firm seeks to demolish abandoned Brandywine condos and build new apartments
December 10, 2019 10:47 AM
BATON ROUGE – For some time, the Brandywine condominiums have been an eyesore to locals, and though community leaders have been eager to eradicate blight, they've been unable to finalize a decision in regards to Brandywine's abandoned homes . But now, an out-of-state company is chiming in with a... more » -
Man accused of failing to finish repairs charged with contractor fraud
September 5, 2019 6:15 AM
BATON ROUGE- Deputies have arrested a man for contractor fraud after taking thousands of dollars and not completing the work. According to authorities, the victim entered a contract with Douglas E Gasmo in October 2016 to complete molding work, painting projects, and Sheetrock installation. The victim went to... more » -
Parish officials give timeline on repairs after culvert collapses on Cane Market Road Play Video
July 27, 2019 11:00 AM
WALKER - Parish officials say they hope to have a collapsed culvert on Cane Market Road completely repaired by the time school starts. The culvert collapsed over the weekend and has since completely shut down LA 1024, about half a mile west of Spring Lake Subdivision and LA 447.... 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 » -
DOTD moving forward with new I-10 exit in southern area of Baton Rouge
February 14, 2019 4:03 PM
BATON ROUGE – The state is ready to move forward with a new exit off I-10 to Pecue Lane. Details were released Thursday when the state revealed a list of projects ready for construction. The Pecue interchange is one of 24 across the state. DOTD highlighted the project... more » -
Veteran featured in 2 OYS report returns home, unveils shoddy work in house Play Video
January 31, 2019 6:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - A veteran has finally moved back into his home after the August 2016 flood. 2 On Your Side met Sam Moran in November when his home was still torn apart in the midst of construction. A few issues, including a problem involving his HVAC system, led... more » -
Contractor crew damages property, homeowner waiting for repairs Play Video
December 31, 2018 5:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - For the last month, a homeowner along Old Hammond Highway says a crew has been working to install a cell tower and in the process, it's torn up her front yard. Brenda Pearson says heavy machinery parked near the front of her property added to the... more » -
Texas man arrested in contractor fraud
December 7, 2018 8:20 AM
BATON ROUGE- Authorities have charged a man with contractor fraud after he agreed to repair a home without a license and failed to complete the work. The victim contacted the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office on July 27, 2017, to report a possible contractor fraud. She told authorities that... more » -
A tough lesson: woman in debt after loaning card to contractor Play Video
July 16, 2018 7:23 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman is stuck with thousands of dollars in credit card debt after she tells 2 On Your Side she was duped by her contractor. Dianne Glascock says she willingly handed over her Home Depot credit card to Axl Escobar, who was working to repair her... more » -
Flood recovery, other work takes over classrooms as Livingston students have the summer off
June 23, 2018 9:34 AM
LIVINGSTON – More than a dozen public school campuses are undergoing renovations through the summer including ongoing flood recovery projects at six of the schools. Construction related to damage from the August 2016 flood continue at Denham Springs High School where floor tiles, all baseboards and the ROTC facility... more » -
Homeowner blames Restore LA contractor for shoddy work Play Video
May 10, 2018 7:44 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A homeowner says he's been left with quite a mess and blames contractors hired through the Restore Louisiana Program for the shoddy work on his home. Donnie Morgan lives on S. Point Drive in Denham Springs. He was awarded money by the program and opted to... more » -
Significant failure outlined, costs expected to increase at downtown library project Play Video
April 26, 2018 12:58 PM
BATON ROUGE – A significant failure at the downtown library project was blamed on structural design and could increase the cost of the project and the timeline for when – or if – the River Center branch will open. An initial analysis by contractors blaming designers for a “simultaneous... more » -
Non-profit rebuilding flood homes hit by thieves Play Video
April 23, 2018 6:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - A non-profit group that helps low-income homeowners stay independent was hit by thieves. Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge says it's out thousands of dollars in tools and supplies at one of the job sites. When volunteers arrived at work this morning on Delaware Street, they found that... more » -
Property owner blames drainage for destroying land Play Video
March 15, 2018 6:44 PM
SAINT FRANCISVILLE - A man blames development for destroying his piece of paradise in West Feliciana Parish. Slowly, over the last five years or so, Michael Kadair says water has changed his life and the lay of his land. Instead of being able to enjoy his 125-acre property near... more » -
School board proposes massive construction effort, new schools in south EBR Play Video
February 22, 2018 5:10 PM
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish School System proposes using proceeds from a 1-cent tax renewal to pay for a renovation of Glen Oaks High, a new elementary school and land for another new school somewhere in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. There are... more » -
Loose gravel damages cars along construction zone Play Video
February 19, 2018 6:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - A road construction project along LA 19 has some drivers annoyed at how the work space has been kept. Mainly, the complaints involve flying rocks creating damage to paint and windows. Nicole Strauss says she was driving to work last week when an 18-wheeler drove past... more » -
The first lane closures of the BR I-10 expansion start next week (kind of)
January 26, 2018 1:03 PM
BATON ROUGE – The first lane closures related to expansion work on I-10 through Baton Rouge will begin in a few days. The closures are brief, overnight and not necessarily for actual demolition or dirt work but proof some sort of traffic relief might be on the horizon. Construction... more » -
Government Street road diet pushed back a few weeks Play Video
January 22, 2018 11:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Work was set to begin Tuesday on the Government Street Road Diet, according to city-parish officials. However, recent freezing weather pushed the start date back a few weeks, according to Fred Raiford, the director of transportation and drainage for East Baton Rouge Parish. The diet would... more » -
Renter moved into home not knowing city planned to condemn Play Video
January 22, 2018 6:37 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman entered into a rental agreement but discovered the house was in such rough shape the City of Denham Springs is considering tearing it down. Courtney Lefler had plans to fix up the house and was looking forward to making an investment. Not knowing all... more »