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• Grosse Tete, Bayou Sorrel bridges to stay open longer in coming months

  October 5, 2023 3:53 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - The Grosse Tete Bridge and the Sorrel Bridge in Iberville Parish will be kept open longer than normal for the next few months to allow for additional marine traffic to pass through. The sheriff's office on Thursday said it has been notified by DOTD of the... more »

• Teenager tried to save six-year-old killed in mobile home fire in Iberville Parish Play Video

  April 28, 2021 10:45 AM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - A child was killed in a mobile home fire that broke out Wednesday morning. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that a 6-year-old child was killed when a mobile home fire occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on Elm Street in Grosse Tete. Authorities say three people... more »

• I-10 West reopened after flipped tanker causes hours-long closure Play Video

  July 28, 2020 8:02 AM

  UPDATE: State police say the roadway has reopened as of 4 p.m. ***** Louisiana State Police will temporarily close I-10 West between the Lobdell and Grosse Tete exits at 9 a.m. Tuesday due to an early morning crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler. The crash occurred before 6... more »

• Traffic diverted after 18-wheeler overturns in Grosse Tete

  May 8, 2017 3:25 PM

  GROSSE TETE – Authorities in Iberville Parish are diverting traffic after an 18-wheeler overturned on Highway 77 in Grosse Tete. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened near the intersection of Highway 77 and Highway 386. Traffic from the interstate is being diverted to Sidney Road.... more »

• Bus passengers uninjured, truck driver transported after crash on I-10

  June 17, 2016 10:43 PM

  GROSSE TETE - 44 bus passengers were uninjured in a crash on I-10 east near Grosse Tete Friday night, but the driver of an 18-wheeler involved in the accident was transported to the hospital. #WATCH Scene after crash involving bus, 18-wheeler. Truck driver was transported https://t.co/Sli6Z0Dxvd @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/Xl6ohxZ6rC... more »

• Police suspect body of woman found in Grosse Tete is missing teacher Play Video

  June 14, 2016 1:03 PM

  GROSSE TETE - Police say the badly decomposed body of a woman found near Grosse Tete could be that of Lyntell Washington , a pregnant teacher who went missing last week. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said a farmer was contacted by one of his workers around 10:30 a.m.... more »

• Woman drives into bayou, dies after wreck

  December 11, 2015 5:21 PM

  GROSSE TETE - Authorities in Iberville Parish said a woman drove off into a bayou in the Grosse Tete area and later died Friday. Chief Deputy Stephen Engolio with the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said the wreck happened along LA 77 this morning in Grosse Tete. Engolio said... more »

• Traffic delays around the Baton Rouge area continue

  August 30, 2015 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Construction work has caused severe delays on I-10 West at Grosse Tete. Congestion has built up throughout the day, and has reached 10 miles. It is advised to take alternate routes, if possible. You can view traffic cameras at WBRZ.com . Stay tuned to... more »

• Construction causes Saturday snarl on I-10

  August 22, 2015 11:28 AM

  GROSSE TETE, La - I-10 was a parking lot for much of Saturday morning due to on-going construction projects started overnight. Shortly after sunrise, construction crews closed eastbound lanes at the Grosse Tete overpass at LA 77 to do work. Traffic was diverted to LA 77 then back onto... more »

• Bridge inspection expected to cause more traffic delays

  August 19, 2015 8:33 AM

  GROSSE TETE - Drivers are getting ready for more delays on the I-10 corridor between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. One lane on I-10 West will be closed at Grosse Tete until 2:30 p.m. again Wednesday for routine bridge inspections. The lane closure resulted in an 11 mile traffic jam... more »