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• Early morning crash leads to closure of LA 44 in St. James

  November 18, 2020 6:37 AM

  ST. JAMES - A Wednesday morning crash led to the partial closure of LA 44 in St. James. Shortly before 5:30 a.m., a vehicle knocked a utility pole into the roadway, which resulted in the closure of La 44 between the Sunshine Bridge and La 3214. Officials recommend... more »

• Rejoice! Days ahead of schedule, drivers seen using both sides of Sunshine Bridge Play Video

  October 22, 2019 6:33 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – It appeared to reopen with a lot less noise than it closed – for the first time in more than a year, traffic moved across the Sunshine Bridge using all four lanes this week. Drivers were given two lanes in either direction to cross the bridge which... more »

• No contingency plan after stalled big rig left drivers stranded for three hours Play Video

  June 5, 2019 6:51 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE- The State Department of Transportation and Development said Wednesday there is no backup plan to get stalled vehicles off the Sunshine Bridge. That was evident Wednesday when a big rig stalled around 7:30 a.m. and left drivers sitting on the bridge for three and a half hours. Drivers... more »

• First Monday morning commute over the Sunshine Bridge Play Video

  December 3, 2018 9:13 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Monday morning drive over the Sunshine Bridge was without incident for the most part as two lanes of travel are open. The partial reopening comes ahead of the mid-December deadline DOTD initially announced in the weeks following the crash that caused the bridge to shutdown.... more »

• Sunshine Bridge partially reopens Play Video

  November 21, 2018 10:32 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The Department of Transportation and Development opened one lane direction of the Sunshine Bridge Saturday. According to DOTD, traffic will be allowed to pass through two lanes across the bridge starting at 7 a.m. Saturday. Two lanes will be open allowing vehicles to pass in each direction.... more »

• Frustrated commuters call for officials to 'raise hell' after Sunshine Bridge closure Play Video

  October 19, 2018 7:10 PM

  PLAQUEMINE- Commuters fighting hour-long waits in traffic want to see more done to alleviate the headaches they now face, including the construction of a new bridge. It comes one week after the Sunshine Bridge closed indefinitely after a crane barge crashed into it. Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso said... more »

• Late start at Donaldsonville schools continues Play Video

  October 18, 2018 11:36 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - There are no plans to change the later start time for the five Ascension Parish schools on the west side of the Mississippi River, according to a spokesperson Thursday. Employees need the extra hour to detour around the damaged Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville, but the late start time... more »

• Officials expect Sunshine Bridge to remain closed for months Play Video

  October 12, 2018 6:04 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE – Damage to the Sunshine Bridge from a barge collision last week is far more extensive than originally thought, leading state officials to believe the crossing will be closed well beyond October. An update released by DOTD officials Monday said repairs to the highway linking both sides of... more »

• All lanes now open on the Sunshine Bridge

  September 21, 2016 7:00 AM

  SORRENTO - All lanes are now open on the Sunshine Bridge. Wednesday morning, all lanes of the Sunshine Bridge were closed westbound due to an accident with injury. There are several miles on delay on LA 44 southbound and LA 70 westbound. Commuters may take the Veterans Memorial... more »

• Sunshine Bridge construction ends ahead of schedule Play Video

  December 7, 2015 11:33 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – Ahead of schedule, the Sunshine Bridge was completely open for commuters Monday. A $25 million construction project on the bridge connecting St. James and Ascension Parish ended months ahead of schedule. Since April 2012, crews have been cleaning, painting and making repairs to the bridge. The project... more »

• Big rig on fire closes LA 70 on Sunshine Bridge

  August 25, 2015 5:32 PM

  ST. JAMES PARISH - An 18-wheeler on fire closed LA 70 at the Sunshine Bridge just before the evening commute hours began Tuesday. Traffic officials announced the highway was back open just before 5:30 p.m. after the damaged big rig kept the roadway closed for close to an hour while... more »