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  • Road back open after gas main breaks in Central

    April 9, 2013 3:38 PM

    CENTRAL - Authorities closed a portion of Sullivan Road in Central this afternoon when they said a natural gas line broke. Derek Glover with Central Fire said a four-inch pipe broke or bent in three places and spilled some gas near Sullivan Road. They closed Sullivan between Brent... more »
  • Road closed after gravel truck overturns

    March 27, 2013 11:00 AM

    CENTRAL - State Police closed a section of Greenwell Springs Road in East Baton Rouge Parish after they said a gravel truck overturned. The closure is between Pride Baywood Road and LA 63, according to Central Police. State Police said there were moderate injuries at the scene, and... more »
  • 18-wheeler wrecks, closes road during rush hour

    March 6, 2013 6:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police closed a portion of Highland Road in southern Baton Rouge after an 18-wheeler carrying a hazardous chemical turned over. Baton Rouge Fire spokesperson Curt Monte said the driver tried to turn onto Highland from Gardere, but took it too sharp and the truck went into... more »
  • Long detour from Ascension road closure Play Video

    February 4, 2013 5:53 PM

    ASCENSION - Neighbors living on and near Bayou Manchac say a road closure is sending them on a 45-minute detour. Alligator Bayou Road closed nearly two weeks ago when two flood pumps were installed to drain water out of Alligator Bayou, Spanish Lake and Bluff Swamp. The pipes... more »
  • High water closes busy highway

    January 14, 2013 11:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A popular route between the Capital City and Ascension Parish is expected to be closed for Tuesday's morning rush, and could be closed longer. Traffic engineers closed Old Perkins (Hwy. 427) at Bayou Manchac because of high water. It won't be reopened until the water goes... more »
  • Flooding threat, rain linger through Thursday

    January 9, 2013 9:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A flash flood watch continues through Thursday night for much of the Capital City region. After nearly a day of rain, the skies dried. But, it will return overnight into early Thursday morning. Experts at WBRZ Weather 2 said to expect early thunderstorms and an additional... more »
  • Closures due to high water Play Video

    January 9, 2013 10:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - High water caused by the constant rainfall overnight closed some local schools and roads around the greater Baton Rouge area. All recreational boat traffic will be closed on Ascension Parish waterways as well, starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The following schools are closed as of... more »
  • Traffic alert, road closed starting tomorrow

    May 6, 2012 9:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A traffic alert from the East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Division. River Road between North Boulevard and Florida Street will be fully closed starting Monday, May 7th at 9:00 a.m. for sewer work. The closure is expected to last until... more »
  • 4-H Club Rd. shut down for a week Play Video

    April 3, 2012 5:27 PM

    LIVINGSTON - A shortcut for some drivers to US 190 in Livingston parish is shut down for emergency repairs. Maintenance crews found cracks in the I-12 over-pass where it crosses 4-H Club Rd. They say a dump truck hit the bridge and caused the problem. The overpass is part... more »
  • Airline, Plank closed after 18-wheeler turns over

    January 11, 2011 3:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An overturned 18-wheeler has closed the off ramp from Plank Road onto Airline Highway in north Baton Rouge. Curt Monte with the Baton Rouge Fire Department said the truck was carrying cardboard and other recycling material, and that a small fuel leak from the truck had been... more »
  • Movie filming to close BR streets Monday night

    November 27, 2010 12:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Several streets in Baton Rouge around Interstate 110 will be closed Monday to accommodate filming for the movie “Carjacked”. From 7 p.m. Monday until around 5 a.m. Tuesday, the Main Street on-ramp to northbound I-110 will close for filming. The stretch of Main Street underneath I-110 between... more »
  • Road could be closed until Thursday after train hits truck

    October 19, 2010 5:56 PM

    Highway 416 in Pointe Coupee Parish could be closed until Thursday after a train hit a sugar cane truck this morning. A resident outside of Glynn said at least five cars were derailed by the crash. According to Louisiana State Police, the driver of the truck had several... more »
  • LA 30 may be open by 10 p.m.

    June 16, 2010 9:45 PM

    Louisiana State Police said LA 30 may be open by 10 p.m. The road has been closed due to an 18-wheeler that overturned earlier today. Police said the 18-wheeler’s trailer has been up-righted and attached to a new tractor. It is being inspected before being hauled back to Air Liquide... more »
  • Section of Highland Road closed for weekend

    February 25, 2010 2:07 PM

    Beginning Saturday, February 27 at midnight, workers plan to temporarily close Highland Road at the Kansas City Southern Railroad Crossing for the weekend as part of a Green Light Plan project to widen the roadway. The roadway at the railroad crossing east of Interstate 10 will be closed and... more »
  • Road now open after overturned tanker

    February 22, 2010 5:54 PM

    Update: LA 1 near Plaquemine is now open after a tanker overturned and caught fire Monday afternoon. It happened near the intersection of LA 1 and St. Louis Road. State Police say the tanker was hauling natural gas. The cab caught fire after the crash but troopers say none of... more »
  • Road closures in Tangipahoa Parish

    December 8, 2009 8:53 AM

    The following roads in Tangipahoa Parish are currently closed due to high water. Russell Town Road Oilfield Road Graham Road Easley Road Mixon Road School Road Lowry Road Hayden Road Chappepeela Ridge Road Hillary Simmons Road If you see additional high water please call the Tangipahoa Parish Public Works... more »
  • Part of LA 1 closed after chemical spill

    December 2, 2009 2:05 PM

    LA 1 south is closed at the Intracoastal Canal bridge in Port Allen after a chemical spill. Police say a tractor trailer lost its load. They say the chemical is not hazardous and cleanup is underway. Stay tuned to WBRZ.com for more updates. more »
  • Road closed after church fire

    November 19, 2009 1:22 PM

    Part of Scenic Highway is closed between Sparrow and Marsh streets after a fire at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. Investigators believe the fire was sparked by roofers using torches. The blaze damaged the church's roof and part of the sanctuary. more »
  • Road closed for movie shoot in Baton Rouge

    October 13, 2009 2:21 PM

    A movie shoot in Baton Rouge could impact your daily commute. Kalurah Street between Christian Street and Baywood Avenue will be closed beginning Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 a.m. The closure is for filming of the motion picture, "Battle: Los Angeles." Officials say drivers should not be... more »
  • Intersection closed due to fallen tree limb

    October 9, 2009 5:56 AM

    The intersection of 6100 Jefferson Highway and 6000 College Drive is closed until further notice because of a large tree limb. The limb fell across Jefferson Highway damaging power lines and traffic lights. Crews from DOTD and Entergy are currently on scene working to restore all utilities as soon as... more »

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