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  • Crumbling bridges could leave hundreds of residents on an island in West Feliciana Play Video

    August 18, 2022 5:10 PM

    WEST FELICIANA PARISH - Frustration is boiling over for residents in West Feliciana Parish and Parish President Kenny Havard, who has been trying to get two new bridges built to help residents that could be left on an island. Already, one bridge was closed by the state over Bayou... more »
  • Officials say many roads still icy, motorists urged to avoid driving if possible

    February 19, 2021 9:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - State officials urged motorists to avoid getting behind the wheel if possible on Friday (Feb. 19) morning, due to the high chance of encountering ice on certain major roadways. The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a news release Friday morning, stating, "The Louisiana Department... more »
  • DOTD: All state-maintained roadways in EBR deemed impassable due to weather

    February 15, 2021 11:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Monday (Feb. 15) morning, residents across East Baton Rouge Parish are waking up to the sounds of falling ice, loud in the otherwise quiet early morning hours, and resembling the sound of breaking glass. The area is in the grip of a winter storm, marked... more »
  • DOTD begins debris pickup following aftermath of Hurricane Laura

    August 31, 2020 6:24 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Sunday evening, the Department of Transportation and Development issued a release, stating that its post-Hurricane Laura clean-up efforts will begin Monday. DOTD crews will begin debris pickup in the following Acadiana and Central regions that were impacted by Hurricane Laura: -LA 119 in Natchitoches... more »
  • DOTD stepping up work zone safety

    February 13, 2020 8:43 AM

    In early February, Dwayne Pitre, a DOTD employee, was picking up litter when he was hit in a work zone near Carencro. According to The Advocate , this happened only months after he was seriously injured by another distracted driver on Interstate 49. Today Pitre faces an extensive... more »
  • DOTD inspecting bridges damaged by weather

    March 11, 2016 2:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development are out in areas inspecting bridges due to flooding as a result of the severe weather. WBRZ has received several photos of areas flooded in Livingston, Washington, Ascension, and Tangipahoa Parishes. DOTD has responded to several areas, including Bienville and... more »

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