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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 »
  • Vote on 415 connector expected this weekend

    May 31, 2019 7:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A critical vote to fund the Highway 415 connector in West Baton Rouge Parish is expected to happen Saturday in the Louisiana State Senate. The bill would redirect portions of the BP oil spill settlement towards road projects throughout the state. Lawmakers want to tap a... more »
  • Highway 415 bridge takes big step forward Play Video

    May 15, 2019 11:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A tense debate in the Louisiana House of Representatives Wednesday ended with overwhelming support to fund a long-awaited road project in the capital region. A bill to redirect some of the Deepwater Horizon settlement would allow for construction to begin next year on the Highway 415 connector... more »
  • Law enforcement keeps peace after bridge closure Play Video

    October 17, 2018 11:41 PM

    PORT ALLEN - West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies are paying extra close attention to the Intracoastal Canal bridge now that the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville has been closed for repairs. "We're guessing there's additional 10,000 to 15,000 vehicles being pumped through this artery," said Deputy Ken Albarez. ... more »
  • LA 1 North at Intracoastal Canal open after car fire caused closure

    June 1, 2016 12:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE- LA 1 North at the Intracoastal Canal Bridge re-opened after it was closed to traffic due to a vehicle fire. Traffic is still backed up to three miles in length. Stay with WBRZ on Facebook and Twitter for traffic updates. more »
  • LA 1 bridge to be rebuilt Play Video

    May 13, 2016 7:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The state says that it will build a new bridge since LA 1 over the Intracoastal Canal is the worst in the state, according to officials. Traffic is currently a huge problem drivers have to endure in the area. " Well they (drivers) would just like to be... more »

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