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Crews clearing Dawson Creek, repeat flood victim 'overjoyed' with project Play Video
February 15, 2024 5:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - The city continues its pledge to clear waterways in and around the Baton Rouge area. Thursday, crews were busy clearing and snagging Dawson Creek behind Pennington Biomedical. The project will clear Dawson Creek between Ward Creek to just before College Drive. The goal is to get... more » -
Teenager arrested after allegedly following victim driving home from homecoming party, shooting him on I-110
November 21, 2023 12:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a 19-year-old who allegedly shot at a victim driving home from a homecoming party they both went to. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the victim was driving home on I-110 around 1:40 a.m. early on the morning of Oct. 15. The victim said... more » -
Funeral services Saturday for Plaquemine woman killed in I-55 pile-up
October 26, 2023 1:27 PM
PLAQUEMINE - Friends and family will gather this weekend to remember and lay to rest a young Plaquemine woman killed in a massive chain-reaction crash on I-55 on Monday. Corinne Anna Hebert, 21, was among the 8 people who died when 168 vehicles smashed into each other in heavy... more » -
DOTD will 'examine other options' amid pushback over plan to close lanes during I-10 expansion
September 7, 2023 11:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - State highway officials say they're weighing other options to funnel traffic through major construction zones during Baton Rouge's long-awaited I-10 expansion project after getting pushback from the public. A statement from DOTD on Thursday said the agency would "examine other options" ahead of the project's second... more » -
Woman shell-shocked after taking gunfire on I-12; police say it happens often Play Video
February 21, 2023 2:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's something one woman never thought would happen to her. Brandy Robertson's car was shot at while she was driving on the interstate through Baton Rouge. Watch live newscasts here "The thoughts are, I almost didn't make it home that night to my children," she... more » -
More stop signs coming to busy intersection under interstate Play Video
January 25, 2023 2:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - An intersection with a lot of traffic is concerning to one Metro Councilwoman. Now the two intersections near the interstate at Louise Street are becoming three-way stops. Dr. Gerard A. Robinson is the pastor at McKowen Baptist Church which is right near the intersections. He says... more » -
Lighting at the I-10 and I-12 split out for duration of flyover project Play Video
January 3, 2023 3:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Construction has turned off the lights in one busy area of the interstate through Baton Rouge. It'll be dark for months at the I-10 and I-12 split as crews work to complete the College Drive flyover. The Department of Transportation and Development says it had to... more » -
Baton Rouge man killed in Mississippi crash
October 31, 2022 7:22 PM
JACKSON, Miss. - A Baton Rouge man has died following a weekend wreck in Mississippi. State troopers there responded to a crash on I-55 in Pike County over the weekend. They said 29-year-old Ledarius Weary was headed south on the highway when his 2018 Mercedes-Benz SUV left the road... more » -
Wrong-way driver on I-40 kills motorcyclists from Louisiana in fiery crash
May 13, 2022 1:39 PM
MULBERRY, Ark. - A fiery crash on I-40 in Arkansas killed four and injured six Thursday, and at least three of the four killed were from southeast Louisiana. Witness reports say a white truck was going east in the westbound lane of the interstate and crashed into a group... more » -
Burning 18-wheeler shut down I-12 east for hours Play Video
April 25, 2022 7:44 AM
BATON ROUGE - An 18-wheeler burst into flames on I-12 early Monday morning, blocking traffic heading out of Baton Rouge for about two hours. The fire was first reported shortly after 6 a.m. on I-12 east just past the I-10/I-12 split. Traffic cameras in the area captured the semi... more » -
Zachary high school student remembered for his big smile and dedication to a sport he loved Play Video
April 14, 2022 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - "He's the reason why we coach as coaches. He was a phenomenal human being," Jeannine Malbrough, head coach of Tiger Aquatics, said. That's the way those who knew and loved 17-year-old award-winning swimmer Tristan Vessel are remembering him. The Zachary High senior had been to... more » -
LSU student killed in crash involving 18-wheeler in Covington
April 8, 2022 5:47 PM
COVINGTON - A 19-year-old LSU student was killed in a Friday morning crash after rear-ending an 18-wheeler on I-12 and driving off the highway. State Police said the crash happened shortly after 11:20 a.m. on I-12 near LA 1077 in Covington. Avery Natal, 19, of Slidell was killed in... more » -
Texas man killed in crash along I-10 'Devil's Triangle' in West Baton Rouge
April 1, 2022 9:21 PM
PORT ALLEN - A man from Texas was killed when he drove his small car into the back of a stopped 18-wheeler Friday. The wreck happened in a deadly stretch of I-10 in West Baton Rouge around 6:30 Friday evening. Warren Beemer, 52, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas,... more » -
Construction on new College Drive flyover in full swing Play Video
April 1, 2022 7:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Crews were seen Friday morning working on the new flyover ramp at College Drive — an addition DOTD hopes will help curb interstate traffic in the future. Right now, drivers oftentimes come to a standstill on the highway as they try to exit onto College Drive.... more » -
Pecue Lane work on schedule; interstate ramps to be installed in 2023 Play Video
March 31, 2022 9:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - A much-needed upgrade to Pecue Lane is well on its way to becoming a reality. Designed to relieve congestion from some of the most heavily-traveled roads in the city, the $60 million project will widen the road and create an exit from I-10. “It’s gonna help... more » -
Man wants to see his tax dollars at work, asks for help in his neighborhood Play Video
March 29, 2022 4:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man contacted 2 On Your Side after he's been trying for decades to get a problem solved on his street. The issue was taken care of in early March, but now he says there's more work to be done. Eddie Hawkins works at the capitol... more » -
FedEx truck ran through crash site on I-10 causing four-car pileup; deputy and wrecker driver hurt Play Video
January 16, 2022 11:38 AM
IBERVILLE PARISH - A sheriff's deputy and a wrecker driver were hurt Sunday morning when a truck blew through traffic cones and ran into a crash scene on the Basin Bridge. Iberville Sheriff's Department said a deputy, a wrecker driver and State Police troopers were responding to an accident... more » -
One dead, one hurt in double shooting on I-10 Saturday morning
January 15, 2022 4:14 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A man died and a woman was hurt after being shot while driving along an interstate through the Seventh Ward early Saturday morning. The New Orleans Police Department reports the shooting happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at the Esplanade exit around 3 a.m. ... 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 » -
Unrestrained driver killed in Lafourche Parish Crash
November 13, 2021 12:26 PM
LAROSE- A single-vehicle crash killed a driver who was not wearing a seat belt. 61-year-old Steven Thorton was traveling south on LA Hwy 24 when his car ran off the roadway and struck a bridge railing for reasons still under investigation. The car landed on its roof. Thorton... more » -
Repeat flood victim bought out by state for interstate project, relieved to move on Play Video
October 15, 2021 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state has started buying up properties for the I-10 expansion project in Baton Rouge. One man, who has been interviewed by 2 On Your Side before, says he recently received his buyout payment and he's very relieved. Robby Huey got his check a few days... more » -
I-10 to close in both directions in Kenner and Metairie overnight
September 9, 2021 6:15 PM
I-10 will be temporarily closed in both directions from Williams Boulevard to Loyola Drive in Kenner for Entergy to run transmission lines across the interstate. The closure will begin at midnight on Friday, September 10, 2021. Traffic traveling west will be diverted to Williams Boulevard and traffic traveling east... 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 » -
Man dies in single vehicle crash
August 8, 2021 10:57 AM
PRIDE - A single vehicle crash left a Baker native dead Saturday night. Landon Spears, 43, was driving northbound on LA Hwy 37 north of LA Hwy 409 when he exited the roadway and struck a tree for reasons still under investigation. Spears was unrestrained at the time... more » -
VIDEO: Truck carrying 14,000 gallons of diesel and gas hits median, explodes Play Video
July 13, 2021 4:53 PM
TROY, Mich. - A large fuel tanker ran into a concrete barrier and exploded along a Michigan highway. The Troy Fire Department and police are investigating the accident, which happened at 1:15 p.m. July 12 on I-75. The video shows the tanker truck carrying over 14,000 gallons of... more » -
Woman died in head-on crash in Ascension Parish Friday afternoon
July 10, 2021 12:34 PM
ST. AMANT - State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash along LA 22. According to Louisiana State Police, the wreck happened on LA Hwy 22, east of LA Highway 936, around 3:30 p.m. Friday. Danielle Smith, 45, of Gonzales was killed in the collision. Investigators believe Smith... more » -
Three killed in pair of deadly wrecks on I-12 in Baton Rouge
June 14, 2021 3:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a pair of deadly crashes that happened just hours apart on the same stretch of I-12. The second wreck happened shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday on I-12 westbound between Millerville Road and South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. The Baton Rouge Police Department said... more » -
Two killed while changing tire on shoulder of I-10
June 3, 2021 11:22 PM
GRAMERCY - Two men are dead following a bad car accident that occurred Thursday afternoon. James Breaux, 50, of Donaldsonville and Daniel Thomas, 33, of Opelousas lost their lives as a result of the crash. The accident happened on I-10 east of LA-641 in St. James Parish around... more » -
DOTD: It costs nearly $2k to repair a damaged interstate cable barrier, but it's worth the cost and weekly work Play Video
June 3, 2021 5:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - Cable barriers in the middle of the interstate are meant to keep out-of-control vehicles from crossing into oncoming traffic, yet, some are damaged and state work crews are trying to make repairs. The barriers are used on highways across the country. "They do work, we... more » -
Police: DeSoto woman fatally injured in Friday car crash
May 29, 2021 6:35 PM
DESOTO PARISH - A Friday afternoon car crash fatally injured a 72-year-old woman. The accident occurred around 3 p.m. on LA Highway 175 around I-49. Willie Harper, a Frierson resident, was driving southbound while Tracy McGee, a 77-year-old Grand Cane resident, was traveling northbound. McGee tried to make... more » -
Victim shot inside car while stopped at College Drive intersection
May 25, 2021 12:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police say someone got out of a vehicle while stopped at a traffic light on College Drive and shot a person sitting in another car. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday on College at the Jefferson Highway intersection. ... more » -
One dead after truck's gas tank explodes in overnight wreck; at-fault driver charged with DWI
May 11, 2021 2:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man died after another vehicle rear-ended his truck, causing its gas tank to burst into flames while he was still inside, police said. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the wreck happened after 10 p.m. Monday on Plank Road. Kevin Blakes, 53, was killed in... more » -
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April 1, 2021 3:27 PM
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DOTD making push to clean up litter, asking volunteers to join in Play Video
March 30, 2021 7:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - As the people whose job it is to fix the roadways, DOTD is now working to fix how they look. “We’ve always had a commitment to removing litter and improving the image of Louisiana, and I thought about how we as a department could be more... more » -
Repeat flood properties to be bought out soon after Metro Council approves FEMA grant Play Video
March 22, 2021 6:10 PM
UPDATE: The East Baton Rouge Metro Council Wednesday authorized the city-parish to accept a $10.5 million FEMA grant to acquire and demolish 25 properties and elevate 19 others throughout the parish. Clay Rives, director of the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Pr eparedness, tells WBRZ he anticipates... more » -
Police release name of teen shooting victim found in vehicle on Essen Lane Play Video
March 7, 2021 8:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Sunday (March 7) night, representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to t he 4500 block of Essen Lane around 7:20 p.m. in response to reports of gunfire hitting a vehicle. Police say that upon arriving at the scene of the crash, they... more » -
State, local officials preparing for possibility of icy conditions, dangerous roads Play Video
February 12, 2021 10:37 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - In West Feliciana parish, the department of public works spent Friday sanding bridges they anticipate will pose some problems once temperatures dip below freezing. "We're expecting icy conditions on the roads and bridges," DPW director, Julius Metz said. "Because of the amount of bridges we have,... more » -
I-10 West reopens after burning semi shuts down Basin Bridge for hours
August 21, 2020 7:33 AM
PORT ALLEN - I-10 West is now open after crews worked to clear debris from a large vehicle fire further down I-10 West toward Lafayette. An 18-wheeler hauling cars caught fire early Friday morning, closing I-10 W on the Basin Bridge. State police later closed I-10 closer to Baton... more » -
TRAFFIC: I-10 East now open with four mile delay
August 21, 2020 6:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - UPDATE: Crash now clear past Highland. I-10 E now open, four mile delay. All lanes are now open on I-10 East past LA 42 (Highland Road). Traffic congestion is approximately four miles. — Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) August 21, 2020 ... more » -
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 » -
Overturned dump truck shuts down I-10 exit at Sorrento
June 26, 2020 2:10 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - An overturned dump truck has shut down an exit along I-10 Ascension Parish Friday. According to the sheriff's office, the Sorrento exit along I-10 westbound is completely shut down due to the vehicle. Authorities are asking driver to please use an alternate route. Louisiana State... more » -
Chase near EBR-Ascension line prompts large police response along I-10
March 25, 2020 11:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - Janathean Lamar Duncan was arrested Wednesday afternoon after fleeing police and crashing his vehicle on I-10. Troopers were first seen blocking off the on-ramp to I-10 West at Highland shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. DOTD traffic cameras showed a swarm of state police vehicles... more » -
Cable barriers being installed on I-12 in Livingston Parish
March 9, 2020 11:49 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - According to Louisiana DOTD, there will be lane closures on I-12 due to installing cable barriers between Albany and Livingston. The inner east and westbound lanes on I-12 between LA 43 (Albany) to LA 63 (Livingston) will be closed Monday, March 9, 2020 through Saturday, March... 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 » -
New digital message board coming to busy west side roadway Play Video
December 11, 2019 6:12 PM
PORT ALLEN - A large green traffic sign in West Baton Rouge is not helping drivers the way it was intended. The estimated time to I-110/190 interchange sign will be removed and replaced with a digital messaging sign. The Department of Transportation and Development says a digital message board... more » -
19-year-old killed in deadly crash on I-55 Monday morning
December 2, 2019 4:02 PM
RUDDOCK - A 19-year-old from Baton Rouge was killed in a crash on the elevated area of I-55 between Ponchatoula and LaPlace early Monday morning. State Police said Victor Gutierrez-Juarez died after his car become disabled and ended up stopped across southbound lanes when it was hit by an... 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 » -
One dead, one injured after truck hauling lawn equipment crashes on I-12 near O'Neal Lane
July 27, 2019 10:25 PM
BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating a crash that took the life of 56 year-old Timothy Stears Saturday night around 7:00pm on I-12 westbound near O’Neal Lane. Stears, a resident of Waywood Avenue just off of the O'neal lane exit, was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 that was hauling a... more »