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  • Traffic officials update interstate closures

    August 17, 2016 2:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana traffic officials updated the condition of flood-impacted stretches of interstate in and around Baton Rouge on Wednesday. Crews have been monitoring high water and working to quickly remove debris from roadways in the wake of recent flooding. Here’s are the latest interstate flood closures... more »
  • Opinions on smartphone app driver's license remain divided Play Video

    August 1, 2016 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A new law state law has paved the way for Louisiana residents to use a smartphone app in place of their physical driver's license. At this point, the state is still developing the official driver's license app. Louisiana will become the first state in the country... more »
  • Airline Hwy back open after closure due to shooting

    July 17, 2016 7:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A section of roadway that was closed for the better part of Sunday is back open after law enforcement has finished processing the scene of a shooting that took the lives of three officers and a lone gunman. Three other officers were injured when 29-year-old Gavin... more »
  • Vehicle overturns after hit-and-run causing I-12 West delays

    June 30, 2016 9:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE - An overturned vehicle on I-12 West at O’Neal Lane is causing heavy Thursday morning commute delays. At 8:30 a.m., the closed right lane reopened, leaving the center and left lanes blocked. Congestion related to the crash had stretched to Juban Road by that time. Baton... more »
  • LA-1 closed between LA-405 and LA-943 due to spill

    June 13, 2016 4:28 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - LA-1 is closed in both directions as crews work to clean up a spill of non-hazardous material. The closure affects the portion of LA-1 between LA-405 and LA-943 (Donaldsonville). Traffic is not passing through at this time as all lanes remain closed in both directions. ... more »
  • Governor's new task force to take on state's transportation woes

    June 10, 2016 5:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards and state traffic officials with LA DOTD announced the formation of the Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment on Friday. The Governor signed an executive order this week, officially creating the task force. “For years, the Transportation Trust Fund has... more »
  • Soon you may be able to carry a digital driver's license in Louisiana

    June 8, 2016 9:20 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Make room on your smartphone because you may be downloading a new app soon: A digital version of your driver’s license. Tuesday, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 481 allowing the Office of Motor Vehicles to issue drivers licenses on smartphones. Office of... more »
  • LA 22 in Gonzales to see first upgrades in 20 years Play Video

    June 7, 2016 5:51 PM

    GONZALES - LA 22 in Gonzales is a worn down stretch of road that hasn't been fixed in 20 years, but the state and city are uniting to make the roadway smoother and safer. "It needs to be redone, a lot of big trucks travel on there, its real... more »
  • City-Parish and DOTD to share traffic data with Waze Play Video

    May 11, 2016 10:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Mayor’s Office announced Wednesday a formal data-sharing partnership between the City-Parish, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Waze to improve traffic efficiency and gain deeper insights that could lead to a better understanding of traffic conditions in the Capital City. Waze is a free, real-time crowdsourced... more »
  • New digital sign gives WBR commuters leg up on travel time Play Video

    May 3, 2016 3:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Travelers who commute into the Metro area from West Baton Rouge across the Mississippi River are very familiar with just how bad traffic can be. Now, the State Department of Transportation is hoping to give motorists a leg up on which routes will take the least amount... more »
  • Repairs to begin on closed I-10 West access ramp near Sorrento

    April 28, 2016 4:24 PM

    SORRENTO - State Senator Eddie Lambert says work will begin soon to repair the US 61 northbound access ramp to I-10 westbound near Sorrento. The ramp has remained closed since October 2015 after a construction vehicle with an over-height load collided with the ramp’s structure. “According to the... more »
  • Schedule for 2nd round of I-10 Corridor improvements public meetings set

    February 8, 2016 5:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development officials have announced times and locations for round two of public meetings to discuss proposed improvements to the I-10 Corridor in the Capital City. The second set of open meetings are designed to solicit public comment on the project and... more »
  • Plaquemine Ferry to suspend service Monday due to Miss. River levels

    January 15, 2016 1:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Traffic officials announced Friday that Plaquemine Ferry service will be suspended starting Monday due to high Mississippi River stages. LA DOTD said they will be monitoring the conditions of the river closely over the weekend, and in the event that the river rises to a level... more »
  • Plaquemine Ferry to temporarily suspend service Friday for maintenance

    January 7, 2016 11:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE - State traffic officials announced Thursday that Plaquemine Ferry service will be temporarily suspended Friday morning to allow maintenance crews to build a higher access ramp for vehicles to board the ferry. The closure begins Friday, Jan. 8 at 6 a.m. Normal operating hours for the Plaquemine... more »
  • Traffic officials prepare for possible flooding

    December 30, 2015 2:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State traffic officials are monitoring potential flooding that may come as a result of the high water levels of the Mississippi River and Red River. LA DOTD said they’re actively monitoring the situation, and they have resources prepared in the event flooding occurs. Motorists are reminded... more »
  • I-110 South back open after debris removal

    October 27, 2015 1:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Traffic backed up on I-110 South during the noon rush hour Tuesday as crews worked to remove more than 20,000 pounds of metal spool from the roadway. I-110 South was closed to traffic at Capitol Access exit just before noon as the debris removal operations got... more »
  • Highway 73 construction to wrap up soon Play Video

    September 21, 2015 6:37 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Homeowners who live along Highway 73 in Ascension Parish are crossing their fingers for construction to wrap up by the end of this month, as promised. "Dust, dust, dust," said Nina Boftwick, "I'm waiting 'til they get through, so I can have my house washed down." ... more »

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