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• Authorities report horses hit on highways

  April 23, 2013 9:33 PM

  LIVINGSTON- Emergency responders worked two crash scenes involving horses on highways Tuesday night. The first, on Hwy. 42 near Hwy. 63, killed a horse and injured the person driving a vehicle that was involved in the wreck. Shortly after that incident, Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies used social media... more »

• MAP employee profiled two years ago in WBRZ report Play Video

  March 25, 2013 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A Motorist Assistance Patrol worker, killed on I-10 Monday told WBRZ News 2 in a previous story about his job that he loved helping people. Jim Gilmer, 68, died when his specialized state vehicle hit him after it was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. Gilmer was stopped in... more »

• DOTD inspects bridges Play Video

  March 14, 2013 5:28 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The left lane of traffic was closed on the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge Thursday, as the Department of Transportation and Development inspected the bridge. More than 26,000 people cross the bridge everyday. Every two years, DOTD inspects state bridges, looking for deficiencies. What they find will determine... more »

• Roundabout planned for Hwy. 190

  March 7, 2013 9:45 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- State transportation leaders are planning a roundabout for a busy intersection. Engineers said Thursday; the traffic circle will save time and cause fewer crashes. It's set to be built at the intersection of Hwy. 190 and Eden Church Rd. But, not everyone is on board with... more »

• State to fix eroding section of I-10 in Ascension Parish Play Video

  March 5, 2013 4:58 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH- The state is working on a permanent fix for a section of I-10 that is eroding every time it rains. Jeannie Guitreau lives near the area that is eroding and has called the state numerous times to express her concerns. "One of these big 18-wheelers is... more »

• DOTD asks for input on La. 1 traffic

  February 25, 2013 3:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State transportation officials asked people today to help them improve traffic on the La. 1 corridor. The Department of Transportation and Development posted a survey for people to answer if they drive along La. 1. DOTD hopes it will help them improve traffic and safety along... more »

• Signs, striping to be added where SUV went into creek

  February 25, 2013 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State traffic officials announced they will add signs and clearer road striping at the I-10 and Picardy exit where a driver went off the side of an embankment and into a nearby creek. Investigators said the driver died of natural causes before her SUV went off... more »

• State wants drivers to take survey on LA 1 traffic flow

  February 19, 2013 9:26 PM

  PORT ALLEN- Engineers are studying traffic flow on parts of LA 1, looking into ways to improve the highway. DOTD is focusing on the area from the Intracoastal Waterway (North Line Road) to Bayou Plaquemine (LA 988- Schnebelen Road). "We are looking at ways to improve traffic flow,... more »

• I-12 opens after hour-long closure

  February 19, 2013 9:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE- I-12 was closed for about an hour Tuesday after a crash near O'Neal Lane. Westbound lanes were closed and some traffic went around the crash on the shoulder. Details about the crash have not been released. The traffic alert was sent around 7:30 p.m. that... more »

• I-10 widening completion date pushed back Play Video

  January 14, 2013 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Due to inclement weather in January, the Department of Transportation and Development anticipates it will take at least another month to finish the widening project. There isn't much left to do, but what is left cannot be completed until the roadway dries out. "We were... more »

• Cable barriers along I-10W coming after deadly crash Play Video

  January 3, 2013 5:07 PM

  GROSSE TETE- A crash that killed a North Carolina man last night could prompt the state to move faster in installing cable barriers for the median of I-10 West of Baton Rouge near Grosse Tete. "Our plan is to attack the areas that have had the highest incidents," said... more »

• Florida Blvd. construction begins Play Video

  October 15, 2012 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Department of Transportation and Development is working to repave a bumpy patch of Florida Blvd. The 2.6 mile stretch is from N. Foster Dr. to Airline Highway. Prep work has begun in the intersection of N. Foster Dr. and by the Airline Highway ramps. ... more »

• Road construction continues in Ascension Parish Play Video

  September 13, 2012 3:45 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Department of Transportation and Development continued working to improve a seven-mile stretch of Airline Hwy today from LA-22 to LA-74. Lane closures will continue to occur on the northbound and southbound directions while crews make way for turn lanes and pave the roadway. The main... more »

• More closures planned to repair spill damage

  August 23, 2012 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic engineers said portions of I-10 will need to be closed again to clean up damage from the controlled burn of a wrecked tanker truck yesterday. The Department of Transportation and Development said the repairs would be combined with other regular construction activities, and are expected... more »

• Alternate travel information for Baton Rouge Play Video

  August 22, 2012 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This morning's wreck and interstate closure snarled traffic across the capital city, and sent authorities scrambling to keep people moving. I-10 East is closed at the I-10/12 junction, and I-10 West is closed at Siegen. The ramp from I-12 West onto I-10 East also remains closed,... more »

• Mayor, state agree on deal for road bill; decide to switch road responsibilities

  July 23, 2012 9:55 PM

  WALKER- The mayor and DOTD have worked out a deal over a $1.3 million bill for roadwork. The money is owed to the state after a project in the 90's. The agreed-upon plan calls for DOTD to transfer a portion of a state road to Walker. Walker will... more »

• Leaders set to fight planned RxR closures

  July 23, 2012 9:52 PM

  AMITE- The Tangipahoa Parish Council plans to appeal a decision to close two railroad crossings. The state wants to shutdown Capace Lane and Reverend White Road. Because people have died in train collisions, the crossings are deemed dangerous. The state says closing the crossings will save lives, but... more »

• City gives mayor power to strike deal on huge road bill

  July 17, 2012 9:37 PM

  WALKER- City leaders gave the mayor approval to make a deal with DOTD about a $1.3 million bill. It's outstanding from roadwork on LA Hwy 447 in 1998. The city could owe as much as $130,000/year for the next ten years. There was a meeting set to negotiate... more »

• DOTD headquarters closed, no water

  June 18, 2012 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's (DOTD) headquarters building in Baton Rouge is closed today due to a lack of water service. Essential services will continue to be provided remotely and necessary meetings will be held at DOTD's LTRC building on LSU campus. Additionally,... more »

• DOTD data shows new I-12 lanes show improved travel times

  June 13, 2012 2:49 PM

  Baton Rouge- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that data gathered by the department's traffic management center since new lanes were opened on I-12 between O'Neal Lane and Juban Road show a major improvement in travel times for drivers traveling the corridor. The data shows... more »

• Traffic building after I-12W lane closure

  June 8, 2012 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic is building on I-12 West after workers closed one lane and an exit ramp for construction today. The Department of Transportation and Development said the right lane on I-12 West at the Amite River Bridge and the O'Neal exit ramp are closed for construction. ... more »

• I-10 West back open after debris blockage

  May 23, 2012 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All lanes are back open on I-10 West before the Mississippi River Bridge after debris blocked part of the roadway for five hours. The Dept. of Transportation and Development said traffic was backed up on I-10 West all the way across town to Siegen Lane, and... more »

• All lanes on I-10 west open again after wreck

  April 26, 2012 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - I-10 West is back open at Bluebonnet after a wreck closed it earlier Thursday afternoon. Traffic was diverted off the interstate just before the wreck and back on at the Bluebonnet entrance ramp. Remember, you can check live traffic cameras on our WBRZ News app... more »

• New Magnolia Bridge to open next week

  April 19, 2012 11:10 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The new Magnolia Bridge is expected to open next week, the Department of Transportation and Development announced in a news release. LA 64 from LA 1019 (In Denham Springs) to LA 37 (Greenwell Springs Road in Baton Rouge), the eastbound and westbound lanes will be shifted... more »

• DOTD announces I-12 emergency repair

  April 18, 2012 3:41 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Traffic officials announced they would close one lane of I-12 West in Livingston Parish tomorrow morning for emergency repairs to a major pothole. Engineers at the Department of Transportation and Development said the hole at mile marker 29 just west of the Holden exit to La. 441... more »

• $90 million program to improve NO-area roads

  April 3, 2012 8:58 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A $90 million program has been started to repair, restore and improve more than 60 roadways in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. Many of the roads were damaged during hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and then used as major hauling routes for post-story recovery operations. Repairs will... more »

• Monroe council accepts DOTD grants for airport

  March 14, 2012 11:04 AM

  MONROE- Monroe Regional Airport is moving forward on rehabilitating runways with the help of grants from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The News-Star reports the Monroe City Council on Tuesday accepted $1.5 million in grants to rehabilitate six taxiways. The council then voted to enter into an agreement... more »

• Changes coming to dangerous section of I-12 Play Video

  February 29, 2012 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After multiple interstate closures from overturned or wrecked 18-wheelers, the Department of Transportation and Development plans to add more safety features to prevent congestion. More rumble strips to audibly alert drivers of the upcoming S-curve will be put in place westbound. The strips already line a... more »

• DOTD: Lane shift on I-12 to be gone in April Play Video

  February 29, 2012 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state Department of Transporation and Development said today that safety measures already in place on I-12 would do until April, when construction barriers and a lane shift there are supposed to be removed. State Police said this morning a Texas trucker was driving too fast... more »

• Construction traffic impacts for week of Feb. 20

  February 20, 2012 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced construction projects that will affect traffic this week. I-12 WB & EB: Right lane closure between Walker and Juban Rd. each night beginning Wed., Feb. 22 through Fri., Feb. 24 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow crews... more »

• Road closures for Mardi Gras holiday

  February 17, 2012 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development released work schedules today for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana for the Mardi Gras holidays which begin on Friday, Feb. 17 and ends on Tuesday, Feb. 21. DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas urged drivers to use extra... more »

• DOTD to take a closer look at I-12 Play Video

  February 15, 2012 10:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - When it's rush hour on I-12, drivers know where they don't want to be. Getting between Livingston and Baton Rouge is chaotic. Bang ups have caused miles and miles of back ups and some drivers have started fearing for their lives. Now, the state Department... more »

• DOTD putting temporary signal at deadly intersection Play Video

  February 8, 2012 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Transportation officials announced today a temporary signal would be installed at an intersection where three people have died from wrecks in the past year. The signal would cover the intersection of La. 1 and Sugar Plantation Parkway in Addis. DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas said they... more »

• Upcoming construction notice for Livingston Parish

  February 2, 2012 9:20 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH- Tate Road from South Range Avenue to Pete's Highway (LA 16) will be under construction starting February 2, 2012. DOTD warns drivers to be prepared for delays and possible single lane closures in both directions between 7am and 5pm Monday through Friday so that crews can patch... more »

• Addis citizens sound off over J-turn Play Video

  January 25, 2012 11:00 PM

  ADDIS - The people who use the intersection at LA-1 and Sugar Plantation Parkway say a J-turn is the wrong turn. But instead of relieving anxiety, Wednesday night's meeting only seemed to increase their outrage. Engineers propose installing a J-turn that would force drivers to turn right onto... more »

• DOTD: I-10 construction update Play Video

  January 20, 2012 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Less than a month in and The Department of Transportation and Development says Boh Brothers construction in making significant progress on completing the Interstate 10 widening project. Boh Brothers took over the expansion between the 10/12 split and Siegen Lane after the state fired Austin Bridge... more »

• I-10 construction company sues state over firing

  January 19, 2012 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Texas-based Austin Bridge and Road has filed suit against the Department of Transportation and Development claiming "the state is responsible for endless project delays." The state fired Austin Bridge and Road last November claiming "the company continued to fall short on its contractually required completion schedule,"... more »

• DOTD details traffic monitoring system Play Video

  December 29, 2011 9:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The state Department of Transportation and Development says its traffic monitoring and communication system is good. The key to making it great is drivers using it. There are four Traffic Monitoring Centers across the state, but the one in Baton Rouge can keep an eye on... more »

• DOTD to install "J" turn at dangerous intersection in Addis Play Video

  December 19, 2011 3:48 PM

  ADDIS - State Transportation leaders are planning to add a "J" turn at a deadly intersection. It's at LA One and Sugar Plantation Parkway. Over the weekend, 68-year-old Elise Boudreaux was killed there. Earlier this year, Les Miles' sister, Ann Hope Brown died there too. State Transportation leaders... more »

• DOTD moves to replace I-10 expansion contractor Play Video

  December 6, 2011 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Transportation officials said the contractor working on the expansion of I-10 between the I-10/12 split and Siegen Lane is more than a year behind schedule, so they will be replaced. The project was supposed to be completed by the end of the year. Jodi Conachen, a... more »

• DOTD issues Thanksgiving travel advisory

  November 24, 2011 9:15 AM

  Press release from DOTD BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Southeast Louisiana In the New Orleans area, all lanes of I-10, I-310, I-510 and I-610... more »

• Night road construction increasing

  October 13, 2011 10:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Local and state leaders say road work is on the night shift now more than ever. The idea is to do more work when you're not driving. We're talking about the interstate, as well as surface streets. A third of the state's construction contracts require nighttime... more »

• DOTD closes Line Road in E. Feliciana

  October 10, 2011 2:18 PM

  JACKSON - Department of Transportation and Development closed Line Road in East Feliciana Parish at 9 a.m. Monday for road work at its intersection with La. 10. The work is to fix the different between the roadways in the intersection. Line Road is expected to be closed until... more »

• DOTD Inspection of LA 1 Bridge

  August 2, 2011 5:26 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will wrap up a two-day inspection of the LA 1 bridge in Port Allen on Wednesday. Crews are using a high-tech bucket truck on rental from the state to do the work. One lane will be shut down on... more »

• Warden: Changes coming following escape of two trusties

  August 1, 2011 3:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Changes are coming to the prison trusty program following the escape of two trusties from the State Department of Transportation and Development Building over the weekend. It's the second time in less than two weeks, inmates housed at Dixon Correctional Institute have escaped. Warden Steve Rader told... more »

• Tip from citizen leads to capture of escaped trusties

  August 1, 2011 2:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Two trusties from Dixon Correctional Institute are back in police custody after less than ten hours on the run. Charles Lidberg, 22, and Brett Hebert, 23, were caught just after 10 p.m. Sunday in the 6400 block of Greenwell Springs Road after a tip from a concerned... more »

• Trusties escape during work detail at DOTD in Baton Rouge

  July 31, 2011 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Two inmates from Dixon Correctional Institute escaped earlier today during a work detail at the Department of Transportation and Development in Baton Rouge. Charles Lidberg, 22, of Baton Rouge, and Brett Hebert, 21, of Lockport, walked out of the DOTD building while they were cleaning, according to... more »

• 4-H Club Road to close today for bridge work

  July 19, 2011 3:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will shut down part of 4-H Club Road in Livingston Parish today for construction work. 4-H Club Road at the I-12 overpass will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for work on the bridge. Use Pete's Highway,... more »

• Bridge out in St. Amant

  June 22, 2011 5:13 PM

  ST. AMANT - After an inspection last month, the Department of Transportation and Development decided the bridge on Harry Savoy Road in St. Amant needed to be fixed. Crews started dismantling the bridge Monday morning. The next step will be replacing the rotten wooden pilings with new ones. The... more »

• White Castle ferry returns to service

  June 13, 2011 3:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The White Castle ferry returns to service today. The Plaquemine landing has been closed since May 6 due to high water on the Mississippi River. The White Castle ferry operates from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. more »

• Livingston Parish gets update on construction to ease traffic

  June 7, 2011 11:22 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- Roads are getting a lot better in Livingston Parish. DOTD Secretary Sherri Lebas told the "Citizens for Highways and Infrastructure in Livingston Parish" group Tuesday night that nearly $200 million has been spent on roads there over the past four years. That's 31 projects, like the I-12... more »

• Plaquemine ferry reopens

  June 6, 2011 3:13 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Plaquemine ferry has returned to service today after a three-week lapse. The Plaquemine landing was closed on May 11 because of the Mississippi River's high water levels. The Department of Transportation and Development have deemed the water levels safe for the boat to operate once... more »

• Plaquemine ferry opens Monday

  June 3, 2011 5:51 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - It's been well over three weeks since the Plaquemine ferry crossed the Mississippi River. That all changes Monday as the Department of Transportation and Development have deemed it safe for the boat to operate once again. The ferry closed once the river hit 43 feet. Last week... more »

• Bridge expected to be OK for cars this weekend

  June 2, 2011 5:47 AM

  JEAN LAFITTE- Jefferson Parish officials say the state transportation department expects to reopen a bridge at the town of Jean Lafitte to vehicles this weekend - though it will remain closed to marine traffic. In the meantime, there will be regular ferry service during the day, and a single ferry... more »

• River Road near Duncan Pointe closed for study

  May 23, 2011 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A section of River Road in Baton Rouge that was closed last week will remain shut down as long as the Mississippi River stays high, according to highway officials. Authorities closed River Road on Friday between Ben Hur Drive and the Farr Park Equestrian Center south... more »

• DOTD identifies roads to be impacted by flooding

  May 14, 2011 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development has identified roads in eight Louisiana parishes that will likely go under water some time after the Morganza Spillway is opened. Officials said they will monitor the situation and decide on closures as the situation develops. The following roads... more »

• I-10 widening project falls behind schedule

  May 3, 2011 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The I-10 widening project between the 10/12 split and Siegen Lane is about a year behind schedule, according to State Transportation Leaders. "There were some initial plan changes in the beginning," Jodi Conachen with DOTD said. "We have some issues with insufficient resources being dedicated." The... more »

• Report suggests BR/NOLA traffic getting better

  March 9, 2011 11:26 AM

  Baton Rouge - Believe it or not but Louisiana roads may be improving! At least that's the findings of the 2010 INRIX Traffic Congestion Report. The report cites an increase in funding as major reasons why roads are getting better in south LA. Read the official release below forwarded... more »

• DOTD prepped for icy roads

  February 2, 2011 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The La. Department of Transportation and Development is geared up for icy roads. Crews loaded trucks full of sand and made sure equipment was working properly. While DOTD can't predict what the weather will bring, it's preparing for the worst. "Our top priority is always I-10,... more »

• Changes made to I-12 after 18 wheelers roll over

  January 28, 2011 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After News 2 reported on three 18 wheelers overturning in a 25-day period on the same stretch of Interstate 12, the Department of Transportation and Development added reflective barriers to warn drivers about that area of road. Two weeks ago, truckers said the area right before... more »

• Truck fee changes examined by lawmakers

  December 16, 2010 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Annual permits for heavy trucks cost more in states like Texas and Mississippi. Permits in those states can be transferred to other oversized vehicles within the same company. Annual permits in Louisiana are less expensive, but they are limited to one vehicle. State lawmakers are looking... more »

• Louisiana DOTD's Traveler Information website

  November 14, 2010 9:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE- For information about road closures, construction, traffic accidents, and access the state's traffic camera system, visit the LA DOTD's Traveler Information website . more »

• DOTD wants public input on Hwy 42 tonight

  October 14, 2010 11:09 AM

  A highway in Ascension Parish known for accidents and congestion will be the topic of a public meeting tonight in Prairieville. DOTD is already planning to expand part of Hwy 42, between Hwy 44 and Airline Hwy, but would like public input on the project. People interested can... more »

• Plaquemine, Port Allen bridge exit cut short

  August 9, 2010 6:13 PM

  Motorists headed to Brusly, Plaquemine or Port Allen off the Mississippi River Bridge have one less lane to travel, something people who frequent the road aren't happy about. The two lanes drivers could use to exit to Port Allen on the left or Plaquemine on the right from the... more »

• 3 get prison for bribery scheme

  July 30, 2010 5:50 AM

  A former employee of Louisiana's transportation department and two former employees of a contractor on a $72 million highway project have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a bribery scheme. Former state employee, Jeffery Martin Bentley, was sentenced to five years in prison. The contractor's former employees, Albert... more »

• Road work in Ascension Parish

  July 13, 2010 10:30 AM

  A lane closure will affect some drivers in Ascension Parish. One lane of La. Highway 73 from Airline Highway to the East Baton Rouge Parish line will close starting Wednesday, July 14 at eight a.m. while crews work on laying asphalt along the stretch. The construction will continue until... more »

• Heat causes I 12 concrete to buckle

  June 18, 2010 12:37 PM

  A section of Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish will remain closed until Saturday. The Department of Transportation and Development is repairing a patch of concrete that buckled due to the heat. The right lane of I-12 West, near the Albany/Springfield exit buckled early Friday morning. It has... more »

• Ramp meters being installed along I-12

  May 20, 2010 6:43 PM

  Ramp meters are being installed on Interstate 12 to help with merging into rush hour traffic. Sixteen meters will go on entrance ramps, in both directions, from Essen Lane in Baton Rouge to Walker. News 2's Lori Steele gets answers on when drivers will see them. more »

• New Roads/St. Francisville ferry out of service

  May 5, 2010 6:39 AM

  The 35-car ferry between St. Francisville and New Roads is out of service after an oil leak developed in one of the vessel's main engines. A 17-car ferry boat will be moved from Edgard to the New Roads/St. Francisville ferry landing to permit service to resume by Wednesday. Vehicle restrictions... more »

• DOTD signs design-build contract for I-12

  April 28, 2010 4:09 PM

  The Department of Transportation and Development on Wednesday signed a design-build contract to continue the widening of Interstate 12 to Juban Road. This $36.2 million project is funded by stimulus funds received from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and state surplus funds. The design-build team is led... more »

• More lane closures announced for I-10 widening project

  April 15, 2010 3:48 PM

  The Department of Transportation and Development has announced several scheduled lane closures associated with the Interstate 10 widening project set to begin Thursday night. The following closures are scheduled for Thurs., April 15 and Sun., April 18, weather permitting: Westbound I-10 from Siegen Lane to the I-10/12... more »

• DOTD issues I-10 lane closure advisories

  April 13, 2010 4:07 PM

  The Department of Transportation and Development has announced three lane closures associated with the widening of Interstate 10. The following closures are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday night. Westbound I-10 from Siegen Lane to the I-10/12 split will reduce to one lane from 9 p.m. to 5... more »

• DOTD issues lane closure advisories for I-10 widening project

  April 8, 2010 3:39 PM

  The Department of Transportation and Development has announced several scheduled lane closures due to the Interstate 10 widening project. The following closures are scheduled for Thursday, April 8, and Sunday, April 11, weather permitting: Westbound I-10 from Siegen Lane to the I-10/12 split will reduce to one... more »

• I-10 to close in both directions tonight

  April 6, 2010 5:00 PM

  East and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 will be closed tonight from Essen Lane to the I-10/I-12 split. The closure will take place at midnight and last for approximately 30 minutes. This includes the Interstate 12 on-ramp from I-10 westbound. The closure is necessary for crews to perform soil-cement operations. more »

• Legislators ditch signs to save state dollars

  April 5, 2010 9:49 PM

  Signs that tell Louisiana citizens how the state is spending tax money may come down in an attempt to save more green. Those signs break down the cost of road projects and news. Ditching the signs was a suggestion form Department of Transportation and Development and the Streamlining Committee. It's... more »

• Subcontractor sentenced for conspiracy

  March 12, 2010 5:20 AM

  A plumbing subcontractor on an I-10 highway construction project in Jefferson Parish, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for conspiracy to bribe a state official. Harry Joseph Labiche Jr. was charged along with Jeffery Martin Bentley, a former employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development,... more »

• U.S. 190 lane closure planned Thurs. & Fri.

  March 11, 2010 1:31 AM

  Road crews plan to close an eastbound lane Thursday and Friday on the U.S. 190 bridge over the Amite River. The right eastbound lane will close from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Crews need to repair the detour road. The state transportation department is building a new... more »

• Public meeting for proposed Houma-Thibodaux to La 3127 Connection

  March 1, 2010 9:35 AM

  There will be a public meeting hosted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to give information on the Houma-Thibodaux to La. 3127 Connection Environmental Impact Statement. It will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gouaux Auditorium, located at Nicholls State... more »

• Judge upholds Interstate 10 contract

  February 26, 2010 11:14 AM

  A state judge refused to throw out a $60 million contract the state awarded a New Orleans firm to widen Interstate 10 from Siegen Lane to Highland Road in Baton Rouge. Coastal Bridge Co. of Baton Rouge wanted District Judge Tim Kelley to void Boh Bros. Construction Co.'s contract because... more »

• DOTD secretary William Anker resigns

  February 5, 2010 5:41 PM

  Department of Transportation and Development Secretary William D. Ankner resigned Friday afternoon. Ankner was on the hot seat with lawmakers earlier this week over an interstate construction project. The project was awarded to Boh Bros. using a new value formula, despite the fact the company put in the highest... more »

• I-12 westbound delayed past O'Neal Lane

  January 26, 2010 8:24 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reports that Interstate 12 westbound is closed to traffic to recover debris. Denham Springs Police say that an 18-wheeler lost pieces of carpet all over the interstate. No one was injured. DOTD expects clean-up to take at least three hours. Traffic... more »

• New Roads/St. Francisville ferry return delayed

  January 6, 2010 3:09 PM

  The New Roads/St. Francisville ferry’s return to service has been pushed back. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) says that the ferry will remain out of service until midday on Friday, January 8, 2010. The ferry service was suspended on Tuesday for repairs to be made to the... more »

• DOTD issues winter weather travel advisory

  January 6, 2010 2:02 PM

  With the possibility of snow, rain and sleet in the forecast for Thursday, the state Department of Transportation and Development announced they are prepared to deal with winter weather conditions. DOTD officials say they will be monitoring the roads for ice, and crews will be on standby to apply... more »

• Section of Interstate 10 to close Tuesday night

  December 21, 2009 4:52 PM

  The westbound lanes of Interstate 10 at Bluebonnet will close for 30 minutes Tuesday night at midnight. Crews will move a large piece of construction equipment. It's part of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's "Geaux Wider Program", which will widen the following interstate segments to six lanes:... more »

• Pothole problems on Interstate 10

  December 18, 2009 5:37 PM

  A recently completed interstate resurfacing project in Baton Rouge could cost you even more money as the road surfaces are beginning to mysteriously break up. It's located on Interstate 10 in both directions, between Acadian Thruway and Washington Street. So far, the state has repaired the interstate three times... more »

• New Roads/St. Francisville ferry to reopen Thursday

  December 9, 2009 4:54 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Wednesday that the New Roads/St. Francisville ferry will reopen mid-morning Thursday after clearance is received from the U.S. Coast Guard. The ferry did not run on Wednesday while crews repaired the vessel's engine cooling system. The regular operating hours for... more »

• St. Francisville ferry hours reduced

  November 19, 2009 4:08 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Thursday that the New Roads/St. Francisville ferry will run a reduced schedule this weekend. The ferry will run on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m DOTD leaders say the changes are due to a personnel shortage. Normal... more »