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• 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 »

• Lane closure set for Wednesday on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

  November 28, 2023 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers who take I-10 west from Baton Rouge to Lafayette may want to allow some extra time on Wednesday. Louisiana DOTD says workers will close one lane of I-10 for a two mile stretch from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. as crews repair a stretch of... more »

• Pile driving set to start as I-10 bridge project at City Park Lakes moves forward

  October 4, 2023 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews expect to start pile-driving operations along I-10 at City Park Lakes Thursday morning as part of the construction of a temporary bridge there. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced in late September that it was ready to begin erecting a trestle bridge that... 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 repairs to I-10 in Kenner to close highway

  July 18, 2023 6:10 PM

  JEFFERSON PARISH - Emergency repairs to a stretch of I-10 in Kenner will close the highway in both directions early Wednesday morning. Louisiana State Police said the shut-down will start at 1 a.m. and the road would open and close intermittently as crews conducted the repair between Williams Blvd.... more »

• Temporary bridge being built across City Park Lake

  July 17, 2023 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A temporary bridge will be constructed over City Park Lake, near Dalrymple Drive, as part of the I-10 overhaul taking place in the metro area. The work begins this week, on the north side of City Park Lake, to allow for the permanent widening of the... 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 »

• Legislative committee OKs move to borrow more for I-10 overhaul

  March 20, 2023 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A joint legislative committee on Monday advanced a plan to increase Louisiana's borrowing limit for an upcoming overhaul of I-10 in and around Baton Rouge. The unanimous vote followed a question-and-answer session between lawmakers from the House and Senate and transportation officials, who explained that inflation... more »

• Pickup plunged off interstate, landed in park under I-10/I-110 interchange Play Video

  July 5, 2022 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital after a freak crash near Expressway Park. A vehicle was found crushed near the park, under the I-10/I-110 interchange, after the driver lost control and drove over the railing on I-110 South. The driver was attempting to merge... more »

• Bizarre conundrum: Inclined stretch of I-10 experienced flooding during heavy rain Tuesday Play Video

  June 21, 2022 5:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Afternoon gridlock on I-10 W was exacerbated by a rare phenomenon: Standing water on the inclined stretch of the interstate as it approaches the New Bridge. Traffic was just starting to move after an earlier crash closed lanes of I-10 W in the area. But, by... more »

• Man, 75, dies in hospital after being struck by semi on I-10

  June 4, 2022 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was struck by an 18-wheeler spent over a week fighting for his life in a hospital before he died Monday. Louisiana State Policed identified the victim Tuesday morning as Nelson Nunez, 75, of Prairieville. Nunez was standing in the road when he was... more »

• Construction on I-10 smoother than the pavement Play Video

  March 4, 2022 6:36 PM

  Supply shortages continue to cause headaches for a variety of industries, including road construction. The Louisiana Department of Transportation has a long list of projects across the state that they're working on, but supply-chain issues may affect how expensive those projects are, and if they can get done. ... more »

• NEW: I-10 widening contractors plan to work 24/7 when possible

  February 23, 2022 1:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Contractors hired to do work on expanding I-10 through Baton Rouge will work 24-hour shifts when possible, the Department of Transportation and Development said Wednesday. There could be factors that prohibit overnight, continuous work – safety and noise – but the state said in areas where... more »

• Construction of new Intracoastal Bridge set to begin in April Play Video

  February 14, 2022 11:43 AM

  PORT ALLEN - Workers will soon begin construction on a replacement for the well-worn Intracoastal Bridge in West Baton Rouge. “This bridge was built back in the 1960s so it’s really outlived its useful life and we spend a lot of time and money on repairs and it can... more »

• Lanes now open on I-10 W after overturned tractor-trailer blocked roadway

  January 8, 2022 12:23 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - State police responded to a crash on I-10 West early Saturday morning when a tractor-trailer overturned and blocked the roadway. Troopers report the accident happened on I-10 at Exit 127 (Whiskey Bay) in Iberville Parish around 5 a.m. Traffic was diverted onto LA 415 (Lobdell... more »

• Christmas Eve road rage leads to hundred-mile run from the law; Suspects in custody in WBR Play Video

  December 24, 2021 2:57 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A man and woman were taken into custody after a 100-mile run from the law Friday afternoon. The Christmas Eve police chase ended at US 190 and La. 415 after the man driving a pickup exited the interstate and eventually crashed. Some shots were exchanged,... 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 »

• Photos: I-10 barrier stopped 18-wheeler from careening into oncoming traffic

  September 16, 2021 11:51 AM

  RAMAH - Protective barriers along I-10 kept an 18-wheeler from veering into oncoming traffic on the interstate late Thursday morning. DOTD reported that I-10 West was closed at the Ramah exit due to the accident involving an 18-wheeler and a box truck. Traffic cameras showed police were allowing vehicles... more »

• Closure on I-10 in Gonzales canceled Thursday night

  September 2, 2021 4:30 PM

  UPDATE: The interstate will no longer close Thursday night due to weather concerns. State police have not yet said whether the closure will be rescheduled. ------- Interstate 10 Traffic Advisory in Gonzales: Interstate 10 will be closed in both directions just west of LA Hwy 30 beginning at... 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 »

• Man rescued from Atchafalaya after viral stunt shows him jumping off Basin Bridge Play Video

  July 10, 2021 4:37 PM

  BUTTE LA ROSE, La. - A man swam for three hours after jumping into the Atchafalaya River from the Basin Bridge Friday. The stunt went viral on social media, although the act is ill-advised. Khory Vaughan, a New Roads native who lives in Kaplan, a small community near... more »

• Expect delays through Baton Rouge after oversized load breakdown on I-10 W

  June 22, 2021 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - All lanes are open but expect heavy delays during the morning Tuesday due to an oversized load breakdown on I-10 W at Acadian. Lanes were closed around 9:30 Tuesday, causing a traffic jam stretching back to Essen on I-10 W and onto I-12 W before the... more »

• I-10 reopened in both directions at Siegen Lane after overnight flooding Play Video

  May 18, 2021 1:43 AM

  UPDATE: Eastbound and westbound lanes of I-10 are back open at Siegen Lane. This is a breaking updates. See the original story below. ***** BATON ROUGE - I-10 closed overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning amid widespread flooding from heavy rain over southern East Baton Rouge and... more »

• Lightning strikes interstate, launches chunk of road through truck's windshield

  May 10, 2021 1:34 PM

  WALTON COUNTY, Fla. - A lightning strike knocked a chunk of roadway loose on I-10 Monday, sending it through the windshield of a startled driver's truck. Photos shared by Walton County Fire Rescue showed the aftermath of the freak accident. The debris from the roadway apparently crashed through the... more »

• One dead in major wreck on I-10 near LA 415 Friday

  May 7, 2021 3:41 PM

  WEST BATON ROUGE - Police reopened I-10 to eastbound traffic Friday after a deadly crash shut down the interstate near LA 415 for hours. The wreck reportedly involved a tanker truck and closed eastbound lanes before the La. 415 exit around 2:30 p.m.. State Police began letting traffic through... more »

• Bear crossing I-10 killed in collision with vehicle Thursday morning Play Video

  May 6, 2021 10:28 AM

  RAMAH - A vehicle collided with a bear trying to cross I-10 near the Iberville-West Baton Rouge Parish line Thursday morning. Authorities from multiple parishes and State Police were responding to the collision. The bear was killed in the impact, authorities told WBRZ. Nuisance animals have become... more »

• Dangerously-old I-10 bridge in Lake Charles to be replaced with toll bridge

  December 18, 2020 3:02 PM

  LAKE CHARLES – The notorious I-10 bridge linking Louisiana with Texas will be replaced, DOTD announced Friday. The state said it approved a plan to solicit public-private partnership proposals to replace the aging Calcasieu River Bridge. Built in 1952, the bridge is outdated and must be replaced to... more »

• TRAFFIC: I-10 closed both ways near Highland due to tanker spilling HAZMAT

  August 22, 2020 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials have closed down I-10 West and East due to a disabled tractor trailer Saturday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m. both sides of I-10 closed down due to a tanker spilling hazardous materials on the interstate near the parish line at Ascension Parish. I-10 West is... more »

• LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES: Friday afternoon commute

  August 14, 2020 3:04 PM

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• TRAFFIC UPDATE: Acadian Thruway exit ramp on I-10 West now open

  July 5, 2020 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - UPDATE: The exit ramp to Acadian Thruway on I-10 West is now open. ****************** The exit ramp to Acadian Thruway on I-10 West is closed. The ramp has been closed due to high water. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.... more »

• Crash on I-10 West near College Drive snarls traffic Friday

  March 6, 2020 11:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A crash on I-10 complicated traffic throughout parts of the capital area Friday morning. The collision happened at I-10 Westbound near the College Drive around 9:45 a.m. Three people were taken to an area hospital in stable condition. The crash shut down two lanes of... more »

• Traffic stop in Port Allen leads to human trafficking arrest

  January 9, 2020 4:00 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish lead to the rescue of a 22-year-old woman and a human sex trafficking arrest Wednesday morning. State Police say they pulled over 44-year-old Ruben Guadarrama Delgado of California around 7:30 a.m. on I-10 near Port Allen. Troopers became... more »

• New lanes on I-12 expected to open in 2020

  December 19, 2019 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A plan to widen I-12 in the capital area may finally come to fruition next year. State Senator Dale Erdey told the Advocate Thursday that he expects the project to be "up and running sometime next year." The proposal allowing high occupancy vehicle lanes between... more »

• LIVE UPDATES: Tuesday traffic

  November 25, 2019 8:51 AM

  Live WBRZ.com traffic map HERE Listen to traffic reports on Talk 107.3 FM, Eagle 98.1 and 100.7 The Tiger each weekday morning and evening. Tweets by wbrztraffic more »

• WATCH: Runaway trailer speeds down I-10 Play Video

  November 11, 2019 8:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A driver caught the moment a trailer broke free from the vehicle towing it, and flew down I10. The person who it filmed on their cell phone says it happened around 11:00 Monday morning. At one point the trailer slammed into the wall on the side... more »

• I-10 West now open after overnight 18-wheeler recovery operations

  September 16, 2019 12:47 PM

  Click HERE for a live traffic map BATON ROUGE - I-10 West near the Ascension-East Baton Rouge parish line is now open after crews cleared a wrecked 18-wheeler from the grassy shoulder of the highway. The incident happened just before noon Monday. The truck was towed... more »

• Seven hours of traffic on I-10 Tuesday because of La. 1 lane closure, police chase

  March 26, 2019 10:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – It took seven hours for heavy congestion to clear on westbound lanes of I-10, reduced to a slow crawl because of the ongoing lane closures on La. 1 South on the west side of the river. Westbound traffic exiting onto the southbound highway in Port Allen... more »

• La. 1 lane closure creating westbound gridlock down I-10, I-12 Tuesday afternoon

  March 15, 2019 3:00 PM

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• DOTD moving forward with new I-10 exit in southern area of Baton Rouge

  February 14, 2019 4:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The state is ready to move forward with a new exit off I-10 to Pecue Lane. Details were released Thursday when the state revealed a list of projects ready for construction. The Pecue interchange is one of 24 across the state. DOTD highlighted the project... more »

• Man arrested after callers report he was driving on I-10 while fondling himself

  December 27, 2018 11:58 AM

  PORT ALLEN – A man was arrested after passing drivers noticed him fondling himself while driving on I-10. State Police said James Toomey, 47, of Spring, Texas, was arrested near the Port Allen exit after complaints from drivers. Complaints started more than 30 miles away – on the I-10... more »

• Jim Bernhard says in live radio interview today, he'd back the loan for a new bridge Play Video

  December 6, 2018 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Jim Bernhard, prominent businessman and one of the wealthiest people in Baton Rouge and founder of Shaw Group, which he sold for $3 billion in 2012, said off-the-cuff on a morning radio show Thursday, he’d back the loan needed to build a new bridge across the Mississippi... more »

• Man arrested for DWI after fiery 18-wheeler crash closes I-10 early Saturday

  September 22, 2018 9:28 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – Westbound I-10 closed Saturday morning due to a fiery crash involving an 18-wheeler. Freddie Jackson Jr., 55, was arrested for DWI following the crash. The wreck happened before sunrise between La. 73 and Highland Road within the construction zone. Police Jackson collided with a concrete barrier... more »

• I-10 widening project comes to College Drive Play Video

  August 31, 2018 12:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The third and final public meeting for the I-10 widening project was held near College Drive at the Marriott Hotel. More than 200 people participated, asking questions and submitting comments. >>CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT INFORMATION AND RENDERINGS. The project would add lanes, increase capacity and... more »

• I-10 widening project comes to West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  August 30, 2018 12:35 AM

  ADDIS - Dozens of West Baton Rouge Parish residents filled the community center Wednesday evening to view proposals for the I-10 widening project through Baton Rouge. The plan is to add an additional lane in each direction from Hwy 415 in the west to the I-10/12 split in the east,... more »

• DOTD hosts first I-10 widening meeting Play Video

  August 29, 2018 12:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of drivers and residents filled the cafeteria at McKinley Middle Magnet School Tuesday evening to view the details of the I-10 widening project. "This will allow another 90,000 plus people to have much more ability to move through Baton Rouge," said DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson.... more »