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• Track holiday traffic conditions throughout the capital area

  November 22, 2023 3:23 PM

  Use the interactive map above to check real-time road conditions in and around the capital area. Click HERE for live traffic cameras at Baton Rouge's busiest traffic spots through DOTD. Follow the TEAM 2 TRAFFIC Twitter account for up-to-the-minute information on wrecks and roadblocks that affect your drive. more »

• A week after deadly pileup, crews still working to reopen I-55

  October 30, 2023 3:14 PM

  MANCHAC - One week after a fiery chain reaction crash that killed seven people and involved more than 160 vehicles, I-55 still remains largely unpassable at the site of the wreck. On Monday, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development shared a glimpse at the ongoing clean-up effort as... more »

• EBR schools proposing staggered start times amid ongoing transportation dispute

  August 24, 2023 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School leaders in East Baton Rouge are expected to vote on a reworked schedule Thursday night as the district contends with an ongoing dispute with its dissatisfied bus drivers . Superintendent Sito Narcisse teased the proposal during an interview with WBRZ on Thursday morning but kept... more »

• DA files motion to revoke bond for suspected street racer who skipped out on court Monday; pled not guilty Tuesday Play Video

  August 22, 2022 12:18 PM

  UPDATE: According to the District Attorney's office, Rogers was in court Tuesday and plead not guilty. After the plea, his warrant was recalled. DA Hillar Moore said his office has filed to revoke Roger's bond to keep him in jail. This is a breaking update. Read the original... more »

• Police: Several males detained after leading police pursuit in stolen vehicle

  June 14, 2022 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have detained several males after they led a police pursuit driving a stolen vehicle. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the chase went from Old Hammond to Corporate Boulevard. The car eventually stopped, at which point all passengers in the vehicle were taken into custody.... 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 »

• Tigerland bridge soon to be closed for months-long replacement Play Video

  November 3, 2021 11:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Annie Pugh has lived in Tigerland for 12 years, so she's used to traffic in the area, especially along the bridge on Bob Petit Boulevard running over Bayou Fountain. "I use the bridge for my school bus and for personal use as well," Pugh said. "It's... more »

• Driver attempts to flee crash; flips his car

  August 7, 2021 5:07 PM

  SLIDELL - A man driving away from one car accident caused another Friday afternoon. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said around 12:30 p.m. two vehicles that had been involved in a minor crash were parked on the side of the road near Louis Prima Drive. When deputies pulled... more »

• Zachary cuts speed limit in effort to revitalize downtown Play Video

  July 7, 2021 6:19 PM

  ZACHARY – A stretch of Main Street has been reduced to 25 miles per hour as part of the city's downtown revitalization project. Mayor David Amrhein said the project goal is to bring more restaurants and retail shops to the area, as well as make downtown more walker friendly.... more »

• Woman dead after wreck involving fire truck in Denham Springs Sunday Play Video

  June 13, 2021 7:43 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - An elderly woman is dead after a crash involving a fire engine and two other vehicles in Livingston Parish Sunday. Denham Springs Police said the crash happened late Sunday morning on Pete's Highway. Officials believe the fire truck rearended a trailer being towed by one of... more »

• Owners of Ascension-based school bus company facing charges over fake insurance cards

  March 15, 2021 5:40 PM

  GONZALES - The owners of a private bus company that provides transportation for several schools in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans area face criminal charges after police found many of the business's insurance certificates were fraudulent. Louisiana State Police's insurance fraud office was first tipped off after one... more »

• Lane closures this weekend for Ascension Parish widening project

  January 24, 2018 8:35 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Construction for a nearly $30 million road expansion project in Ascension parish will likely create headaches for drivers this weekend. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will be closing lanes along LA-42 starting at Airline Highway. "It's very congested,” said Joe Killian, a longtime resident of... more »

• Law firm offering free rides home after LSU vs. Auburn game

  October 5, 2017 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Dudley DeBosier personal injury law firm is offering free rides to locals looking to get home safely after the next LSU home game. The law firm has teamed up with Lyft to offer free rides following the Oct. 14 game against Auburn at Tiger Stadium.... more »

• Hwy. 190 project caused unexpected issues for drivers; DOTD installs J-turns as solution Play Video

  July 20, 2017 7:28 PM

  LIVONIA – A project to fix a dangerous stretch of Highway 190 in Livonia was causing problems for residents and businesses nearby. One business owner, Stephanie Ewing, says in the last year she has seen seven fatalities on the highway. Residents say a construction project to... more »

• New speed limit in effect for Staring Lane; drivers being monitored Play Video

  July 10, 2017 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A new speed limit is now in effect on Staring Lane and a new digital monitoring system has been regulating drivers' speed. The speed monitor sits in the median to remind drivers to slow down. City-Parish traffic engineers made a compromise with residents after... more »

• Afternoon fire at Sherwood Acres Apartments seen by drivers

  July 7, 2017 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A fire at the Sherwood Acres Apartments was seen by drivers on Friday afternoon. A WBRZ viewer sent in photos of the flames from the front door of one of the first floor units. According to witnesses, the flames were noticed around 4:30 p.m.... more »

• New road to allow additional access to Lamar Dixon Expo Center Play Video

  March 22, 2017 7:32 PM

  GONZALES – A new road is being built to provide drivers with another way in and out of the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. The new road is called the Edenborne Extension and will connect Edenborne Parkway, that runs along River Parish Community College, to South Saint Landry Avenue. ... more »

• Residents upset after drivers use cemetery for shortcut Play Video

  February 2, 2017 6:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs drivers have been using a cemetery to cut down on their commute and those who come to visit their deceased loved ones are not happy. Memorial Cemetery, located on Range Avenue near Cockerham Road, sees many visitors on a regular basis. One visitor, Robert... more »

• Drivers experienced setbacks due to Audubon Bridge closure Play Video

  January 7, 2017 10:27 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE – The John James Audubon Bridge closed on Friday due to the severe weather in the area and reopened Saturday afternoon. However, while the bridge was closed, drivers experienced some setbacks. Barricades blocked the intersection of Highway 61 and LA-10 leading to the bridge between St. Francisville... more »

• Ascension drivers ticketed trying to beat traffic Play Video

  November 18, 2016 5:10 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- A dozen drivers drove off with moving violations Friday morning after they got caught using the center lane on Highway 73 to beat traffic. It comes less than 24 hours after a WBRZ report showed drivers were using the turning lane to cut ahead of others . That is... more »

• OMV offering drivers payment plans

  October 28, 2016 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is offering eligible drivers the ability to enter into installment agreements to pay off debt they owe to the office. Drivers would still be able to have their driving privileges while participating in the installment agreement. Installment agreements can only... more »

• New traffic light to be placed on on Millerville Road near I-12 Play Video

  October 17, 2016 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Residents of the Country Ridge Subdivision near I-12 may soon get a relief from traffic issues with a new temporary traffic light. The city will put up a temporary light on Deer Ridge Avenue and Millerville Road. Right in front of the subdivision, on Millerville... more »

• Debris along roadways sending drivers to repair shop Play Video

  September 6, 2016 7:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – As pick up trucks are transferring piles of debris to landfills, drivers are noticing objects on the roadways. Clean up crews are hauling massive loads, one to two households' worth to be exact, up and down the interstate. Safety guidelines are in place, but drivers are... more »

• Increased law enforcement on roadways for Labor Day weekend

  September 1, 2016 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – An increased law enforcement presence will be seen through the Labor Day weekend as Louisiana State Troopers will work closely with local law enforcement to remove drunk drivers from the roadways. Last year, five Louisiana families lost loved ones that were killed in drunk driving crashes.... more »

• School zones go in effect Wednesday

  August 9, 2016 5:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police are warning drivers that all school zones across the city will be in full effect and strictly enforced starting Wednesday. The 20 mph school zones will be in effect between 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. then again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise... more »

• Police to increase patrols for July 4th weekend

  July 1, 2016 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE – State Troopers and law enforcement are reminding residents and visitors to be safe while traveling on the road for the fourth of July weekend. In 2015, celebrations during the weekend turned tragic for six families after fatal crashes that took the lives of their loved ones. Other... more »

• OMV to send out more fines to drivers with lapsed car insurance Play Video

  June 28, 2016 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – More fines are coming from the Office of Motor Vehicles for drivers with expired car insurance. The OMV plans to send out thousands more later on this year and will likely begin in September. The fines can range from $125 dollars to $650 for each offense. Since... more »

• DOTD making plans to address flooding spots for drivers in BR Play Video

  June 1, 2016 6:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Tuesday night, streets flooded causing drivers to get stranded, but there may be a solution in the future for one area in particular. Jefferson Highway near Corporate Boulevard, Essen Lane between I-10 and Perkins Road and Burbank Drive at Nicholson Drive are notorious spots for flooding. At Walk-On's... more »

• Traffic delays back to normal after warning of heavy traffic

  April 15, 2016 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Drivers traveling on I-10 and I-110 should expect heavier than normal traffic congestion Friday. Congestion has returned back to normal afternoon traffic delays on I-10 and I-110, according to traffic officials. Traffic officials warned that inclement weather could cause heavier than normal delays earlier Friday morning.... more »

• State discusses switching over to 'REAL ID' licenses Play Video

  March 23, 2016 12:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On the same day as a terrorist attack overseas, lawmakers in Louisiana discussed transferring state drivers' licenses to the 'REAL ID" system mandated by the federal government. Some states already signed-on to the system but not Louisiana. That decision was made by the Jindal administration, who was... more »

• Blinking stop signs make traffic stops easy for drivers to spot Play Video

  March 3, 2016 11:28 PM

  ASCENSION – Newly installed stop signs, equipped with flashing red lights, are hard to miss at four-way-stops in Ascension Parish. Lawmakers say the idea is to make the roads safer by lighting up stop signs. that otherwise. would have been hard to spot. Ascension Parish President, Kenny Matassa, said they... more »

• Heavy traffic bogs down Baton Rouge highways

  November 29, 2015 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic for miles is what drivers witnessed all day, Sunday. People heading back home after Thanksgiving, to fans going back to their state after the LSU v. Texas A&M game, the interstates were packed with drivers. "Baton Rouge is usually pretty bad. We've done this a few... more »

• Flyers could see harder security checkpoints Play Video

  September 15, 2015 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - If you're planning on flying next year, you may have a harder time getting on a plane. The REAL ID Act requires several documents that properly identify a person. As of now, Louisiana Driver's Licenses do not meet those federal regulations which went into effect... more »

• Study: BR traffic 3rd worst among mid-sized cities Play Video

  August 26, 2015 7:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new study ranks Baton Rouge traffic third worst in the country among mid-sized cities. The study released Wednesday was conducted by INRIX, a company providing traffic information online and on mobile devices. The study finds Baton Rouge residents on average lose $1,262 a year in... more »