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Crews clearing Dawson Creek, repeat flood victim 'overjoyed' with project Play Video
February 15, 2024 5:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - The city continues its pledge to clear waterways in and around the Baton Rouge area. Thursday, crews were busy clearing and snagging Dawson Creek behind Pennington Biomedical. The project will clear Dawson Creek between Ward Creek to just before College Drive. The goal is to get... more » -
State points to problem downstream for drainage issues near Perkins Road shopping area Play Video
February 6, 2024 4:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - One man says he's got a serious flooding issue on his hands and is trying to get help from the state to fix the problem. When it rains, Timothy Mayeaux watches in frustration as the water pools in the front of his house. He claims to... more » -
Lane closures set for I-10 in Baton Rouge and for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
December 3, 2023 5:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - Lane closures that were scheduled for last week will happen Sunday evening for a stretch of I-10 feeding into downtown Baton Rouge. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the westbound I-10 lane closures scheduled for last Thursday -- part of the I-10... more » -
I-55 repairs to involve shutdown this weekend
November 3, 2023 11:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - Repair work on the stretch of I-55 damaged by a massive pile-up in late October will mean closing the southbound side of the interstate to all travel for much of Saturday. Louisiana DOTD said it expects travel to resume by about 1 p.m. In the interim,... 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 » -
DOTD provides update on repairs to I-55 southbound; no timeline on reopening for northbound side Play Video
October 25, 2023 3:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Department of Transportation and Development on Friday said repairs to the southbound lanes of I-55 would continue for up to two weeks before the roadway could open entirely. The southbound lanes of I-55 reopened Thursday morning, but the roadway tapered to one lane near the... more » -
DOTD starts series of road closures tied to I-10 widening project Play Video
September 29, 2023 3:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state has announced a series of road closures related to the I-10 widening project which will affect traffic along the 10/12 corridor throughout Baton Rouge. The closures will not impact the interstate itself, but visible work will be going on in the shoulders of I-10,... 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 » -
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 » -
Toll proposal for new I-10 bridge in Lake Charles drawing protest
July 25, 2023 2:50 PM
LAKE CHARLES - Opposition is taking shape after the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development released its proposed toll schedule for a $2.1 billion bridge planned for the southwest part of the state. The rates would skew heavily toward truckers driving I-10 across Lake Charles, and an association representing... 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 » -
DOTD extends deadline for comments on I-10 widening
March 21, 2023 6:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - The public now has until the end of the day Sunday, March 26, to submit comments regarding the massive overhaul of I-10 in and around Baton Rouge. DOTD extended the deadline for feedback and for questions about the redesigned highway, which serves as the busiest artery... 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 » -
More stop signs coming to busy intersection under interstate Play Video
January 25, 2023 2:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - An intersection with a lot of traffic is concerning to one Metro Councilwoman. Now the two intersections near the interstate at Louise Street are becoming three-way stops. Dr. Gerard A. Robinson is the pastor at McKowen Baptist Church which is right near the intersections. He says... more » -
Surprise! Road project included removal, replacement of dozens of mailboxes in Hammond area Play Video
January 13, 2023 4:31 PM
HAMMOND - Several roads were recently repaved in Tangipahoa Parish with federal grant dollars, but many were surprised to learned what that included. Penny Caracciola is upset that someone removed her mailbox and replaced it with a different one. "That doesn't make any sense," she said. "Why would... 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 » -
Rare car damaged in parking lot where construction zone was unmarked, not permitted Play Video
September 2, 2022 2:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man says his rare car was damaged in an unmarked construction zone that wasn't permitted. It happened one April evening around 8:30 in a parking lot off Siegen Lane and North Rieger Road. Ever since, he's been fighting to get that damage paid for. ... more » -
Expect Acadian Thruway closures starting next week; improvements coming Play Video
August 5, 2022 2:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - Kansas City Southern and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development have signed an agreement to raise the rail bridge over Acadian Thruway between Perkins Road and I-10. The work will create a higher clearance for traffic to go underneath and provide room for future lane expansion... more » -
State project not happening fast enough for neighborhood traffic worries Play Video
July 27, 2022 11:02 AM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A busy intersection along an Ascension Parish highway is producing dozens of accidents in a calendar year and people living in a neighborhood near the hot spot are pleading for help. The intersection of Highway 42 and Joe Sevario Road is troubling to Nichole Gautreau. Across the... more » -
'It's a long time coming': Iberville Parish President pleased with potential bridge locations Play Video
May 27, 2022 7:42 PM
PLAQUEMINE - After the potential locations for a new Mississippi River Bridge were narrowed down to just three , Parish President Mitch Ourso was pleased to find out they are all within Iberville Parish lines. “I feel like… king for the day," said Ourso, holding a crown. It's... more » -
DOTD needing more feedback from public about Miss. River bridge project Play Video
May 13, 2022 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Public comments on where a new Mississippi River bridge should go will close Saturday. As for discussions about how that bridge will be paid for, those talks are still going on at the Capitol. As DOTD continues to make plans for the new bridge, lawmakers have... 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 » -
In latest estimate, DOTD says Mississippi River bridge project to cost $2 billion Play Video
February 23, 2022 10:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - The project to construct a new bridge over the Mississippi River is now expected to cost $2 billion, state transportation officials said Wednesday. The latest price tag for the long-awaited project was unveiled as the Department of Transportation and Development presented its latest budget during a... more » -
City removes barricades blocking BR business entrance after WBRZ report Play Video
February 23, 2022 5:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - A business owner is breathing a sigh of relief after part of a bridge, the only way in and out of his nursery, was partially re-opened. City-Parish vehicles moved barricades and cones Wednesday to re-open one lane on the Auto Plex Drive bridge over Clay... 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 » -
DOTD focused on bridges ahead of potential for ice Play Video
January 20, 2022 9:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - Crews with the Department of Transportation and Development canvassed the Huey P. Long Bridge Thursday afternoon to pre-treat potential areas of concern with isolated ice possible overnight. "Mainly the Mississippi river crossings, we're spraying brine, saltwater," spokesman Rodney Mallett said. "We're not putting down salt. Once... more » -
Nakamoto: Out-of-state law firm has lucrative La. DOTD contract Play Video
December 6, 2021 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE- Despite the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development having nearly 50 staffers assigned to its legal division, the agency relies heavily on out-of-state attorneys for legal work related to highway projects. Stream WBRZ newscasts: Click HERE The WBRZ Investigative Unit reviewed contracts and bills and found... more » -
Split lane closures to take place along I-10/I-12 this week
December 6, 2021 4:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers along I-12 West near Essen Lane should expect slowdowns due to construction work during the evenings this week. According to The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, I-12 West will see a single lane closed between Essen Lane and College Drive from Monday, December 6... more » -
DOTD: Washington Street, Terrace Avenue off-ramps to be closed Saturday afternoon
December 3, 2021 9:14 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced Friday the temporary closure of Baton Rouge off-ramps that will take place Saturday afternoon and evening. The I-10 Washington Street and Terrace Avenue off-ramps will be closed Saturday (December 4) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ... more » -
DOTD completes hurricane debris removal on state routes in East Feliciana Parish
December 2, 2021 10:16 AM
EAST FELICIANA PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Thursday that hurricane debris removal along state routes in East Feliciana Parish was completed Wednesday, December 1. Initial debris removal from Hurricane Ida began on September 4 throughout the impacted areas. A total of 14,189 cubic... more » -
Final pass for debris removal on EBR state routes to take place Wednesday
November 2, 2021 6:05 AM
BATON ROUGE - According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the final pass of Hurricane Ida debris removal in East Baton Rouge Parish will take place Wednesday, November 3. Debris removal operations from only state highways will be complete in East Baton Rouge Parish after this... more » -
Repeat flood victim bought out by state for interstate project, relieved to move on Play Video
October 15, 2021 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state has started buying up properties for the I-10 expansion project in Baton Rouge. One man, who has been interviewed by 2 On Your Side before, says he recently received his buyout payment and he's very relieved. Robby Huey got his check a few days... more » -
Feds grant Louisiana $5M in Emergency Relief Funding for Hurricane Ida damage
September 8, 2021 12:50 PM
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced Wednesday the immediate availability of $5 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Ida. U.S. Deputy... more » -
Grand Isle deemed 'uninhabitable' after sustaining impact from Hurricane Ida Play Video
September 3, 2021 8:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - Grand Isle, a Louisiana town known for its campsites, trails, and fishing spots, has long been a vacation spot for Louisiana natives. But after Hurricane Ida brought 150 mph winds to the popular vacation site on Sunday, August 29, the town was demolished and Jefferson Parish... more » -
Community invited to Open House on development of Old South Baton Rouge
August 12, 2021 9:47 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) are welcoming the public to a Thursday evening open house centered around the development of Old South Baton Rouge. During the meeting, DOTD and BREC will offer community connection... more » -
Repeat flood properties to be bought out soon after Metro Council approves FEMA grant Play Video
March 22, 2021 6:10 PM
UPDATE: The East Baton Rouge Metro Council Wednesday authorized the city-parish to accept a $10.5 million FEMA grant to acquire and demolish 25 properties and elevate 19 others throughout the parish. Clay Rives, director of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Pr eparedness, tells WBRZ he anticipates... 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 » -
Officials announce Tuesday morning emergency lane closure along College Drive
February 23, 2021 9:48 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a Tuesday (Feb. 23) morning news release, stating that a closure of College Drive northbound to the I-10 westbound ramp will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday. Officials say the closure is necessary for... 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 urges continued caution, warns of refreezing of roads, bridges Play Video
February 15, 2021 10:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisianans mostly stayed home or stayed careful during Monday's ice storm, and officials hope to see that again Tuesday. The few travelers who braved the frigid temperatures and icy roads Monday did so at a glacial pace, being careful of slick, icy spots. The Department of... 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 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 » -
Million dollar delay? Payment paused amid questions over road construction delay costs Play Video
January 27, 2021 6:46 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS- A project that was supposed to be completed last month is now projected to be completed in two years. This delay could cost taxpayers nearly a million dollars. The State Department of Transportation and Development was getting ready to process a change order in the amount of... more » -
Second Plaquemine ferry resumes service Thursday
November 4, 2020 10:12 AM
BATON ROUGE - As of Thursday morning, the second Plaquemine ferry is back in service after a brief pause in availability due to an electrical problem. Now that the issue has been addressed, normal operating hours have resumed. Those hours are 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday... more » -
Audit: Pandemic inhibiting Louisiana Transportation Authority's ability to pay off state debt
November 2, 2020 6:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - According to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office, a recent analysis of an area within the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) revealed that a pandemic-induced decrease in traffic has left one of the Department's divisions in debt to the state. Auditors say DOTD's Louisiana Transportation Authority... more » -
DOTD partners with Keep Louisiana Beautiful for anti-littering, clean-up initiative Play Video
October 29, 2020 8:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - Throwing a used cup, burger wrapper, or napkin on the ground might seem like a harmless act with little to no significance on one's community. But such seemingly 'harmless acts' of littering have compounded to create a multi-million dollar problem for the state. Keep Louisiana... 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 » -
Officials celebrate completion of I-10 widening project near EBR-Ascension line Play Video
October 26, 2020 9:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - After more than two years of work, as of Monday, Oct. 26 local officials are celebrating the completion of the I-10 expansion near the East Baton Rouge-Ascension line. An official celebration kicked off at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor John Bel Edwards.... more » -
DOTD decides second Plaquemine ferry will remain open due to Hurricane's shift
October 7, 2020 12:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced Thursday that the second Plaquemine ferry will remain in service as Hurricane Delta passes through the state. The ferry was originally scheduled to move to a safe location Thursday morning at 9 a.m., but it will continue... more » -
Uber donates 1,000 rides for Hurricane Laura evacuees
September 2, 2020 6:24 AM
NEW ORLEANS - In view of Hurricane Laura's impact on Louisiana, a popular ride share company announced this week that it plans to donate free rides to evacuees. Uber says it will donate 1,000 rides to assist evacuees of Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is... 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 » -
La receives $14,350,478 in federal funds to address traffic problems
August 28, 2020 9:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced Friday that Louisiana is set to receive $14,350,478 in federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to address traffic issues in the southern part of the state. Congressman Graves is encouraging the Department of Transportation and Development to use the... 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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
Neighborhood pleads state for traffic light, state stands by plans for roundabout Play Video
November 8, 2019 6:12 PM
GONZALES - An intersection in Ascension Parish continues to create issues and worry for drivers. Last year, 2 On Your Side first visited with concerned residents regarding the intersection at Highway 44 and Loosemore Road in Gonzales. Then, residents were pleading with the state for a stoplight to fix the... more » -
Overpass area, Old South Baton Rouge properties eyed for demo as state plans I-10 widening Play Video
October 23, 2019 12:12 PM
BATON ROUGE – The trendy Perkins Road overpass area will be significantly impacted by the I-10 widening project a report released this week by DOTD showed. An environmental assessment quietly revealed what has been widely speculated – 111 properties, including popular businesses, are eyed by the state highway department... more » -
Officials find source of Garden District drainage issues Play Video
September 19, 2019 4:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - An area hit hard by a June rain event is learning about a possible source of the problem. The Garden District in Baton Rouge had major street flooding. Water flooded cars and a handful of homes as a result. "Cars are flooding, some houses are... 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 »