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  • Garth Brooks fans roll up early for a party before the party Play Video

    April 30, 2022 2:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As Garth Brooks takes over Tiger Stadium, fans are "rollin'" in, "movin' with the motion of a melody." Hours before the concert, the parking lots were looking like a typical game day. "It's a good chance to tailgate like it's football season," tailgater Patrick Ingraffia said.... more »
  • Ascension Parish road closures Friday morning

    May 21, 2021 6:34 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Rain did not let up this week in south Louisiana, and with 10-15 inches falling in southern East Baton Rouge Parish and northern Ascension Parish since Monday , flooding has been a serious concern for locals. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) has been updating residents... more »
  • All interstates in the Baton Rouge area now fully open; check here for latest on road closures

    February 14, 2021 4:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - All interstates in the Baton Rouge area are now fully opened as of Thursday afternoon. As of Thursday (Feb. 18) morning, the state started to gradually reopen I-10, I-12 and I-110 in the Baton Rouge area. Around 9:30 a.m., Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development... more »
  • LIVE UPDATES: Wednesday afternoon commute

    June 24, 2020 3:05 PM

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  • All interstates back open in Baton Rouge Play Video

    January 18, 2018 12:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE – All of I-110 has reopened, hours after authorities successfully removed ice from all other major highway systems. I-10 and I-12 were reopened before 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Traffic was able to navigate from Lafayette to Baton Rouge to New Orleans and into Mississippi. I-110 remained... more »
  • Gonzales road closures

    August 30, 2017 8:03 AM

    GONZALES- Some roads are holding water or are completely closed in Gonzales, Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post early Wednesday morning. Roads that have water and are passable: W. Edenborne Pkwy. Melancon at Hwy. 936 Roads that are completely closed: ... more »
  • Emergency response to Geismar chemical plant caused nearby road closures

    July 28, 2017 2:21 PM

    GEISMAR – Authorities closed Highway 75 at 73 in Ascension Parish around lunch due to emergency activity at a nearby plant. Authorities said they were about to release information on specific roadblocks in the area but did not provide immediate information. A spokesperson called the situation an "incident" at... more »
  • River Center shelter causing downtown detours

    August 17, 2016 3:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Traffic officials are advising motorists about road closures and detours in the downtown area as the Baton Rouge River Center continues to operate as a shelter for families displaced by recent flooding. River Road in front of the River Center is currently closed. Westbound Government Street... more »
  • 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 »
  • Large number of travel restrictions lifted in Livingston Parish

    August 16, 2016 10:37 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Officials in Livingston Parish announced that they are lifting a majority of the traffic restrictions that have kept Denham Springs at a standstill during early recovery efforts. Parish President Layton Ricks said all travel restrictions for most of the parish are now dismissed. However, Ricks points... more »
  • Motorists see delays as stretch of Airline reopens

    August 16, 2016 9:46 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Airline Highway from Prescott Road to Evangeline Street is back open to traffic after high water kept the roadway closed during the weekend. Traffic officials urge patience for motorists as delays can be expected in the area. Viewers of our Facebook Live stream said bumper-to-bumper traffic... more »
  • DPW: Multiple road closures this week due to sewer repair

    March 14, 2016 3:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - According to the City-Parish Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Division, there will be multiple road closures this week. The following streets will be closed Monday, Mar. 14 to Friday, Fri. 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to sewer repair: S. 11th Street (North Blvd/America... more »
  • High water leads to road closures in Ascension Parish Play Video

    March 10, 2016 3:33 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies say several roads are already closed due to high water that has risen as heavy rainfall began Thursday afternoon. The current closures are located in West Ascension Parish and are as follows: St. Patrick Street at Williams Street St. Patrick at the underpass Iberville... 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 »
  • Heavy rain causing street flooding, road closures

    October 31, 2015 5:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Heavy rain is causing street flooding and road closures across the Baton Rouge area. According to WBRZ’s Brett Buffington, Baton Rouge Police closed Burbank Drive near Walk-Ons due to high water in the street. Alaska Street near Louisiana State University is also impassable due to... more »

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