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• Police seek witnesses to deadly motorcycle crash

  June 17, 2013 4:07 PM

  WALKER - Police in Walker asked any witnesses to a deadly motorcycle wreck this weekend near I-12 to come forward and help investigators figure out exactly what happened. Captain John Sharp with Walker Police said Jonathan Dale Free, 30, of Denham Springs died in the wreck early Sunday morning.... more »

• Crash slows traffic around BR ahead of busy travel weekend

  May 24, 2013 9:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The evening drive on area streets and interstates was a mess, mainly due to an overturned car on I-12 East near Millerville. Friday, a vehicle flipped multiple times around 7 p.m. Multiple lanes were closed on I-12 causing back-ups elsewhere. Shortly after 9 o'clock, authorities were... more »

• I-12W closed due to vehicle fire near Walker

  March 13, 2013 4:44 PM

  WALKER - Police said a vehicle fire shut down I-12 West in Livingston Parish this afternoon. Walker Police said the fire closed both lanes of I-12 West starting two miles east of Walker. They re-opened the roadwary around 5:45 p.m. Police advised drivers heading west use different routes... more »

• Traffic warnings issued for I-10, I-12 work

  February 26, 2013 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State transportation officials warned drivers to watch for big trucks and construction crews during two projects on I-10 and I-12. The construction, part of the Geaux Wider project, will take place overnight this week. Officials asked drivers on I-12 to watch for lane closures between... more »

• Driver killed in morning interstate wreck identified

  February 18, 2013 3:17 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police identified a man killed today in a wreck on I-12 near Juban Road in Livingston Parish. Denham Springs Police said Melvin Beecham, 37, of Baton Rouge died at the scene of the wreck, which happened just after midnight. Investigators said Beecham was driving a... more »

• I-10 lane widening welcomed after delays Play Video

  February 18, 2013 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State transportation officials cut the ribbon today on the completion of another phase of interstate construction in Baton Rouge. Officials celebrated the opening of two additional lanes of traffic on I-10 between the I-10/12 split and Siegen Lane. Bad weather delayed the previously-scheduled opening, which had... more »

• More road work wanted in Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 4, 2013 10:05 PM

  WALKER- Leaders in Livingston Parish want to widen Hwy. 190 across more of the parish. It's part of the "wish list" they gave federal leaders when the two groups met in Washington, D.C. Recently. In addition to Hwy. 190, leaders want other streets to get attention, too. ... more »

• Wreck, oil reported on I-12 in Livingston Parish

  January 11, 2013 10:46 AM

  WALKER - Authorities in Livingston Parish responded to two traffic incidents this morning after heavy rains there. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported a vehicle flipped in some water on I-12 West between Satsuma and Walker. Police and EMS were responding to the wreck as of 10:30 a.m. ... more »

• One phase of I-12 project wrapping up soon Play Video

  November 16, 2012 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The widening of I-12 between Juban Road and Walker could wrap up by next spring. An additional lane of traffic is being added in each direction. State traffic officials say another phase could start late next year. That phase will involve widening the interstate between Walker and... 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 »

• Two pedestrians killed on I-12

  June 15, 2012 9:55 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - Two pedestrians were struck and killed on I-12 eastbound, east of LA 434, shortly before 3:30 a.m. on June15. According to a release, Tyler Bier, 29, of Mandevile, was travelling in the right lane of I-12 east when he unsuccessfully swerved to avoid two pedestrians... 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 »

• I-12 Expansion opens after three years of work Play Video

  June 12, 2012 5:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After more than three years of construction and subsequent traffic delays, The Department of Transportation and Development has opened Interstate 12 between O'Neal Lane in East Baton Rouge Parish and Juban Road in Livingston Parish. "It's the best thing that I could ever wish for to... 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 »

• New developments on Juban Crossing

  May 21, 2012 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A bill creating a new tax district around the Juban Crossing development is one step closer to final approval. The Louisiana House Appropriations Committee approved the bill, which keeps revenue from a one-cent sales tax at the site to pay for things like sewage and drainage improvements.... more »

• Accident causes delays along I-12

  May 8, 2012 8:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE -The right lane is blocked on I-12 West at O'Neal and all lanes are now open on I-12 East at O'Neal, after an accident on the westbound side, according to DOTD. Fire and EMS crews are on the scene. Traffic is passing through the left lane... more »

• Dangerous "s-curve" on I-12 goes away overnight Play Video

  April 23, 2012 7:41 PM

  INTERSTATE 12- Drivers will notice a big change Tuesday morning; no more so-called "s-curve." Overnight Monday, the DOTD will work to straighten the Interstate between East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes. Two new lanes will open and construction will continue in a third. The change comes after months... 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 »

• I-12 construction, lane closed

  March 28, 2012 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - I-12 eastbound will be closed at the O'Neal Lane interchange from 8pm Saturday, March 31st for approximately 12 hours. The closure is necessary to allow construction crews to safely power concrete on the O'Neal overpass. Also, O'Neal Lane north and southbound will be closed under the I-12... more »

• State Police writing tickets on I-12

  March 27, 2012 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police have pulled over more than 300 drivers during an effort to slow traffic along a controversial "S" curve on I-12. It's been the site of several crashes that have closed the interstate. The last accident was on February 29. After that, troopers were... more »

• Livingston could reopen waterways tomorrow

  March 23, 2012 10:18 PM

  Livingston Parish could reopen waterways shut down because of high water south of I-12 because of the heavy rain. Parish leaders want the closure lifted. Especially, since the weather is shaping up nicely. And a change of heart about the waterways would lift Carl Lind's spirits. He's owned the Tickfaw... more »

• Livingston Parish closes waterways south of I-12 to recreational vehicles

  March 22, 2012 12:38 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has closed all waterways to recreational vehicles south of Interstate 12 because of flooding after the heavy rains experienced Wednesday. The closure will last from March 22nd at noon to March 26th at noon. Officials... more »

• I-10 West flooding

  March 21, 2012 10:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Flooding on I-12 West near the I-10 and I-12 split. One lane is closed in the construction zone due to flooding. Traffic is backed up, down to one lane and moving slowly. News2 will continue to monitor the situation with updates on the web and on News2... 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 »

• O'Neal Lane closure update

  February 22, 2012 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A section of O'Neal Lane will be closed this Saturday 02/25 and Sunday 02/26 from 8:00pm to 5:00am. The Northbound and Southbound lanes will be closed under I-12 between the on and off ramps of the interstate highway. The I-12 on and off ramps will... 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 »

• I-12 East reopened

  February 14, 2012 4:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - I-12 East has now reopened near Amite River Bridge after tractor trailer accident. The interstate was closed for more than an hour after the tractor trailer jackknifed. I-12 East motorists were diverted to the O'Neal exit. Traffic continues to be slow moving with the... more »

• Jackknifed 18-wheeler closes I-12 East

  February 14, 2012 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-wheeler jacknifed on I-12 East this afternoon, closing the interstate at the Amite River Bridge according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Traffic is being diverted off I-12 East at the O'Neal exit. I-12 East is backed up to Sherwood Forest. There's no word... more »

• Accidents cause delays on I-12 this morning

  February 13, 2012 8:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Heavy traffic on I-12 has drivers stuck on their morning commute. There are two accidents reported at the College and Amite River/ O'Neal exits, as well as an abandoned vehicle near the I-10/ I-12 split. The left lane is back open at the O'Neal exit, but... more »

• Driver killed in I-12 accident

  February 6, 2012 2:26 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police in Denham Springs are investigating a deadly crash that happened along Interstate 12 Sunday night. Investigators say the driver of the vehicle died after striking the center wall. Few other details are known at this time. News 2 will bring you more information... more »

• Traffic impacts on I-12 this week

  February 1, 2012 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lane closures on I-12 will be affecting drivers until the middle of the month. Lane closure between Juban Road and 4-H Club Road eastbound and westbound is in effect until Thursday at 5:00 a.m. for roadway surface work. Drivers can use Florida Boulevard as an alternate... more »

• Ponchatoula teen killed in I-12 accident

  January 31, 2012 5:02 AM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A car accident along Interstate 12 claimed the life of a 17-year-old from Ponchatoula and injured her two passengers Monday night. State troopers say Kristina Barnard died from injuries she suffered after her car struck a tree along the highway. Investigators say Barnard was... more »

• Ground broken on final phase of I-12 widening Play Video

  December 14, 2011 6:27 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- The last phase of I-12 widening broke ground today, with one catch; the expansion will stretch even further than originally planned. The phase between Juban Road and the Walker interchange came in $14 million dollars under budget, so that money will be used to continue the three... more »

• LSP still investigating I-12 wreck this morning Play Video

  December 13, 2011 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers faced gridlock along I-12 in East Baton Rouge Parish today after an 18-wheeler lost its load of pipes in a construction zone near the Amite River bridge. Traffic was backed up for hours while crews cleared the wreck. Six people were injured, but none killed.... more »

• Woman seriously injured in I-12 crash

  November 12, 2011 10:21 AM

  A woman fights for life while three other are injured after an early morning crash. It happened around 2:39am Saturday morning on I-12 East Bound just before the O'Neal Lane exit. According to officers, five vehicles including two 18-wheelers were involved. BRFD removed the woman from a... more »

• Cable barriers to be installed next month on I-10

  September 13, 2011 5:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Cable barriers are set to be installed next month on portions of I-10 between Baton Rouge and News Orleans. Money for the $2.7-million project will come from safety funds from the Federal Highway Administration. In East Baton Rouge Parish the project will begin at Highland Road... more »

• Denham Springs man killed in I-12 wreck

  June 28, 2011 3:45 PM

  WALKER - A wreck on I-12 in Livingston Parish killed a Denham Springs man and shut down the interstate for hours, according to police. Walker Police said a 57-year-old Denham Springs man died when he lost control of his truck, crossed the median on I-12 and was hit by... more »

• Child ejected from vehicle expected to recover

  June 22, 2011 10:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The one-year-old child that was ejected from an SUV in Monday's I-12 wreck is expected to make a full recovery, according to police. Sgt. Don Stone with BRPD said today the child is in stable condition at a local hospital. Another child that received a concussion... more »

• BRPD waiting on blood tests in I-12 wreck investigation

  June 21, 2011 1:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators are waiting on blood tests to come back before issuing criminal and traffic charges in the I-12 wreck in Baton Rouge that put two children in intensive care. Sgt. Don Stone with Baton Rouge Police said mandatory blood samples were taken from the drivers involved,... 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 »

• Traffic stop yields 81 lbs. of pot

  April 7, 2011 3:11 PM

  COVINGTON - Louisiana State Police say a routine traffic stop resulted in a big pot bust this morning. Shortly after 6 am troopers stopped a 2010 Dodge Avenger for a traffic violation while on I-12 in St. Tammany Parish. Troopers say the driver, Tasharian Riddick, 23, of Norfolk, VA,... more »

• I-12 West reopened in Denham Springs

  December 25, 2010 6:53 PM

  UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened. DENHAM SPRINGS- Interstate 12 westbound is closed in Denham Springs following a crash. Traffic is backing up past Juban Road. Use Florida Boulevard as an alternate route. more »

• Oveturned tractor trailer remains on side of I-12E

  December 15, 2010 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The tractor trailer that overturned this morning around 3 A.M. remains on the shoulder of I-12 east, just past the Amite River Bridge. There are no lane closures at this time, and morning traffic has cleared up. The truck was carrying hazardous chemicals, but no... more »

• 18-wheeler containing hazardous material overturns on I-12

  December 15, 2010 5:13 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- An 18-wheeler carrying hazardous materials has overturned on I-12 East at the Amite River Bridge. The tractor trailer remains on the shoulder on I-12 east past the Bridge. There are currently no lanes closed from the accident. The 18-wheeler was carrying a hazardous a corrosive... more »

• Apparent road rage leads to shooting on 1-12 near Walker

  December 4, 2010 7:02 PM

  WALKER - An apparent argument over an accident resulted in a shooting has left one man in a Baton Rouge hospital in critical condition. According to Walker Police, around 10:30pm Friday night, 25-year-old Derrick Ardoin and 53-year-old Hollis Johnson of Texas got into an accident near the Walker exit off... more »

• Man arrested on drug smuggling charges

  December 2, 2010 6:01 PM

  HOLDEN- A traffic stop on Interstate 12 turned into a major drug bust. Chadrick D. Grimes was pulled over for a traffic violation when a police dog smelled marijuana in the car. Police searched the vehicle and found ten pounds of marijuana. The pot was packaged in four bundles... more »

• 75 pounds of marijuana seized in traffic stop

  December 2, 2010 2:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man from New York is behind bars after police found drugs during a traffic stop on I-12 last night. The officer stopped Rodell Patterson for a minor traffic violation, but said further investigation found 75 pounds of marijuana in two duffel bags in the vehicle's... more »

• Improvements in the works for Walker I-12 interchange

  November 4, 2010 5:41 PM

  WALKER - The City of Walker is looking for improvements to the Interstate 12 interchange. Mayor Bobby Font said three designs are being considered, and they all allow more traffic capacity to the entrance and exit ramps. They also include three additional lanes on the Highway 447 overpass. ... more »

• Traffic shift for I-12 eastbound to occur starting Sunday

  October 15, 2010 4:50 PM

  Motorists traveling east on Interstate 12 can expect a shift to the new Amite River Bridge starting Sunday. In order for the shift to happen, the following road closures will occur Sunday: Eastbound I-12 between O’Neal Lane and 4-H Club will reduce to one lane from 8 p.m. to... more »

• Police still searching for man who shot at three cars yesterday

  October 11, 2010 10:39 PM

  Police are still searching for a man who shot at three cars in the early morning hours yesterday. The incidents happened at Interstate 12 and Essen Lane, Jefferson Highway and Drusilla Lane and Jefferson Highway near Airline Highway. In some cases, the man shot the finger at the drivers... more »

• All lanes open on I-12 after accident

  October 2, 2010 9:31 AM

  All lanes are open on Interstate 12 eastbound at mile marker 17, as of 12:15 a.m. I-12 east and westbound lanes were closed last night due to an accident involving a car and 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler overturned and was in the median blocking traffic. Police said a man... more »

• Right lane open on I-12 eastbound after accident

  October 1, 2010 7:51 PM

  The right lane is open on Interstate 12 eastbound at mile marker 17. I-12 westbound and the left lane eastbound are still closed due to an earlier accident involving a car and 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler overturned and is currently in the median. Police said a man was trapped... more »

• All lanes open on I-10 west after accident

  September 15, 2010 5:26 PM

  All lanes are open on Interstate 10 west at College Drive after an accident involving an overturned vehicle earlier this afternoon. Authorities said the lanes had been blocked due to debris from the accident. Paramedics said one person received minor injuries and was treated and released on the scene.... more »

• DOTD officials say they're confident ramp meters will work

  September 10, 2010 5:14 PM

  Drivers in the Millerville area are seeing some changes, but not all of them said they are happy about it. The new ramp meter installed on the entrance ramp westbound on I-12 is causing some concern for drivers. "Sometimes the entrance ramp to the interstate will be backed up... more »

• Next phase of I-12 widening project starts

  September 3, 2010 6:07 PM

  Livingston Parish and state public officials turned the dirt to signal the start of the latest stretch of the I-12 widening project. The construction will take the interstate from four lanes to six lanes between Denham Springs and Juban Road. The project will eventually stretch all the way to... more »

• All lanes open after fatal accident on I-12

  September 2, 2010 8:19 PM

  Update : All lanes are open on Interstate 12 westbound near Range Avenue after a fatal accident that occurred around 6:15 this evening. Authorities said the driver of an 18-wheeler died after the vehicle went off the roadway on the right side of I-12 a quarter of a mile... more »

• I-10 widening project could lead to traffic problems

  August 25, 2010 6:00 PM

  Interstate 10 is being widened to three lanes through Baton Rouge, but it will squeeze to two at a critical area. The westbound overpass crossing Interstate 12 will not be widened beyond two lanes, according to officials, creating a possible bottleneck. News 2’s Michael Shingleton got answers on why. more »

• All lanes open on I-10 East

  August 24, 2010 8:20 PM

  Update : All lanes are open on Interstate 10 East at the Interstate 10/Interstate 12 split. Traffic had been bumper-to-bumper since early this morning when a tractor trailer belonging to R&L Carriers overturned in the eastbound lane of I-10 at the split with I-12. The truck, which was headed... more »

• I-10 eastbound closed

  August 24, 2010 6:21 AM

  I-10 East is closed to traffic at the I-10/I-12 split, due to an overturned tractor trailer which was carrying hazardous material. Traffic is being diverted to I-12 East. Firefighters say the section will be closed for hours. more »

• I-12 wreck causes backup off interstate

  August 3, 2010 6:49 PM

  Traffic was bumper-to-bumper in Denham Springs Tuesday morning as motorists tried to navigate around the double 18-wheeler crash that left traffic backed up for miles Monday night and into Tuesday morning. "[It was] almost like you were coming out of New Orleans. Traffic was that heavy," said Byron Comeaux.... more »

• Interstate reopens near Denham Springs

  August 3, 2010 11:32 AM

  The portion of I-12 westbound between Range Avenue and O’Neal Lane has been reopened to all traffic. All lanes are open as of 11:30 a.m. There is still backed up traffic at this time. Stay tuned to News-2 at noon for details. more »

• One lane open on I-12

  August 3, 2010 7:08 AM

  One lane is open on I-12 westbound between Range Avenue and O'Neal Lane. State Police say while one lane is open now, later they will have to shut down the interstate to remove the rest of the 18-wheeler from the overnight crash. more »

• Car crash on I-12 near Denham Springs

  July 22, 2010 7:12 AM

  Denham Springs police say there is a five car crash on I-12 westbound near exit 10. The inside westbound lane is currently blocked. more »

• I-12 fatal crash victim identified

  July 21, 2010 10:07 AM

  Baton Rouge Police have identified the motorcycle driver who was killed this morning on I-12 as Kyle Comeaux, 19 years of age, from Denham Springs. Comeaux was riding 2005 Honda Shadow in the center lane when he crashed into the back of a stopped 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler was stopped... more »

• Deadly crash on I-12

  June 30, 2010 5:23 AM

  Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday night on I-12 eastbound. Police say a SUV changed lanes hitting the rear of a trailer and hit the guard rail. The driver of the SUV was cut out of the vehicle, and taken to a local hospital... more »

• I-12 lanes to close early Thursday, Friday morning

  June 21, 2010 4:39 PM

  Eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 12 will close for 30-minute intervals between Range Avenue and O’Neal Lane early Thursday and Friday morning. The Department of Transportation and Development said the closures will also cause the eastbound I-12 on-ramp at O’Neal and the westbound I-12 on-ramp at Range to close.... more »

• Ramp meter at Essen Lane now in service

  June 8, 2010 6:33 AM

  The state's first ramp meter is now in service on the Essen Lane on-ramp to westbound I-12. There will be no ramp meter for the Essen eastbound on-ramp to I-12. Work on the state's first interstate highway ramp meter system began last month Ramp meters will be installed at 15... more »

• I-12 Eastbound near Holden shut down until midnight

  May 21, 2010 2:01 PM

  Louisiana State Police tell us I-12 Eastbound near Holden will be shutdown until at least midnight while they try to move an 18-wheeler that overturned yesterday. Officials tell us you might want to find an alternate route - traffic is already backed up for miles on I-12 and surface... more »

• Stretch of I-12 in Livingston Parish shut down

  May 21, 2010 10:00 AM

  Update: State Police are now detouring drivers to the Walker exit in Livingston Parish, as crews continue to cleanup an accident from yesterday. They are moving a huge motor that fell off an 18-wheeler, when the big rig tipped over and lost its load. State Police say the... more »

• I-12 Eastbound partially blocked near Holden

  May 20, 2010 4:47 PM

  I-12 eastbound is partially blocked near the Holden exit. An 18-wheeler carrying what is believed to be a large industrial motor is blocking the outside lane. Officials say it may take some time to move the 18-wheeler due to its heavy load. Traffic is flowing in the inside... more »

• Georgia woman arrested for distrbution of cocaine

  May 18, 2010 11:14 AM

  Patricia Fajardo-Guevara, 42, of Duluth, Ga., was arrested last night and charged with distribution of a Schedule II Drug. Farjardo-Guevara was driving her 2003 Audi A6 on I-12 eastbound around 10:30p.m. last night, when a uniformed officer puller her over. The officer noted that the driver was extremely nervous... more »