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• LSU Center for Energy Studies hosts webinar discussing uptick in carbon capture projects Play Video

  April 9, 2025 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Center for Energy Studies held a webinar Wednesday discussing carbon capture. The issue is a hot topic with several potential projects planned across Louisiana. At the same time, there are worries that the sequestration of carbon emissions under the ground could cause further environmental... more »

• DOTD, Ascension Parish officials hosting March public meeting for La. 73 construction projects

  February 27, 2025 5:34 PM

  GEISMAR — Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Ascension Parish will host a public meeting in March to discuss plans for La. 73. The two projects propose a new roundabout along La. 73 connecting the Bluff Road Overpass, and new U-turns on La. 73 at the I-10... more »

• Staff at Baton Rouge General looking forward to road project near hospital that will reduce congestion Play Video

  September 3, 2024 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A MOVEBR road expansion project that's been in the works for years is making steady progress in the health district of the capital city. Drivers will notice road closures along Picardy Avenue between Summa Ave. and Mancuso Lane between Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 13.... more »

• DOTD announces bid results for multiple statewide projects, including bridge repair and repavement

  July 30, 2024 10:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Twenty-two DOTD projects around the state received low bids in June, including projects for bridge replacement and repair and repavement on roads in several parishes. DOTD secretary Joe Donahue said this month has shown several highway rehabilitation projects. " We won’t let the heat of summer... more »

• State commission has plans for more than 130 projects to restore, protect coastal Louisiana Play Video

  June 4, 2024 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation met Friday to discuss future plans for surrounding wetlands and coastal regions and to give updates on what they've done recently. They're also working on plans for hurricane preparedness to help reduce risk for residents along... more »

• Ascension Parish names new transportation chief

  August 1, 2023 5:25 PM

  Ascension Parish has installed a new public official to spearhead its transportation projects. On Tuesday, Parish President Clint Cointment announced the hiring of Daniel B. Helms as the parish's new Chief Transportation Engineer. Helms, who has 20 years experience managing transportation projects in the public and private sectors, officially... 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 »

• Show me the money! Fully-funded flood projects held up by lengthy process Play Video

  May 20, 2021 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For people who live along creeks and canals in Baton Rouge - it doesn't matter what they look like now, they're living in fear and worried about the next flood as the waterways rise with every rainfall. For years, WBRZ has been reporting about various projects... more »

• Taxes to fund road work, transportation projects on December ballot Play Video

  November 29, 2016 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE – On the December ballot, East Baton Rouge voters will get a chance to vote on two taxes that will fund road work and transportation projects. The city wants voters to vote for the re-purposing of the existing tax and to add a 5-mill property tax. ... more »

• Commission approves money to rebuild damaged Baker schools

  November 17, 2016 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Bond Commission approved $310 million for state projects and approved more than $12.5 million in interest savings Thursday, according to State Treasurer John Kennedy. Baton Rouge area projects include bonds for the Baker School District to finance rebuilding schools damaged by August's historic... more »

• Ascension Parish president announces top 10 projects for the year

  March 21, 2016 12:48 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced Monday that his administration will focus on ten top projects to complete this year. 1) Road projects involving the St. Landry Road/Endenborne extension and the St. Landry Road/Ashland Road connector to ease traffic congestion along Hwy. 30. 2) Two waste water... more »

• Bond Commission approves $375 Million for projects across state

  February 18, 2016 12:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The State Bond Commission has approved $375 million in funding for projects across the state and approved more than $35 million in interest savings at its Thursday meeting, according to the State Treasurer. "We approved financing for public schools in Assumption and Lafayette parishes as well... more »