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• St. Gabriel church worried proposed bridge location impacts property Play Video

  December 10, 2025 11:35 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - One church in St. Gabriel is concerned about a proposed location for DOTD's new bridge, saying the site would cut across its property. On Tuesday and Wednesday, DOTD held meetings in Iberville Parish to discuss progress regarding a new Mississippi River Bridge and show the three... more »

• Work ramps up on next phase of Intracoastal Bridge replacement in Port Allen Play Video

  October 21, 2025 5:42 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Drivers on La. 1 have been experiencing busier-than-normal commutes as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development makes progress on the next phase of the Intracoastal Bridge replacement project. The southbound span opened to drivers late last year, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited project.... more »

• Louisiana sets public briefings for new Mississippi River bridge south of Baton Rouge Play Video

  September 29, 2025 4:39 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — State highway officials have scheduled a set of public briefings as it considers where to build a new bridge over the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge, now that federal transportation officials have given the go-ahead. “We are excited to reach this important milestone on this vital... more »

• Amite River Bridge opens in French Settlement after nearly five years of DOTD work Play Video

  September 2, 2025 6:52 AM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT - It’s an exciting day in Livingston Parish on Tuesday as French Settlement drivers travel across a brand-new bridge along La. 16. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will officially be opening the new Amite River Bridge, completing a $19.7 million replacement project that began in... more »

• Tiger Bend Road bridge closes suddenly; residents now have to take two-mile detour Play Video

  August 12, 2025 5:51 PM

  ST. GEORGE - A popular bridge in St. George has closed unexpectedly, leaving residents confused. T hey say they did not receive any notice about this closure. Residents now have to take a two-mile detour instead of using the bridge on Tiger Bend Road. This route takes them... more »

• Burgess Road Bridge over West Colyell Creek closes as crews begin months-long replacement project Play Video

  August 12, 2025 10:59 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Burgess Road Bridge over West Colyell Creek in Denham Springs will be fully closed starting Tuesday. The bridge will be closed as crews begin demolition to build a new concrete bridge, a project expected to cost $1.87 million. The bridge will remain closed through... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound traffic reopens on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  August 8, 2025 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes of I-10 eastbound traffic were blocked on the Mississippi River Bridge for about an hour after a crash on Friday The crash happened near the Nicholson Drive exit of I-10 on the bridge and has left the two left lanes blocked. EMS responded to... more »

• La. 1 northbound to be closed Thursday night as work continues on La. 1 Intracoastal Bridge Play Video

  August 7, 2025 1:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The La.1 northbound bridge will be closed overnight Thursday as crews continue work on the La. 1 Intracoastal Bridge. La. 1 will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday morning, with the right lane closing starting at 7 p.m. These closures are... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes reopened on Mississippi River Bridge after Sunday afternoon wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2025 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes were blocked on I-10 Eastbound and one lane was blocked on I-10 Westbound in a wreck on the Mississippi River Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The left two lanes are blocked Eastbound on the bridge. The left-most lane was blocked Westbound. Traffic heading west... more »

• May Street dam broken to prepare for major changes to lakes Play Video

  July 2, 2025 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy machinery staged along the closed May Street broke the dams keeping University Lake and City Park Lake separate. Now the two flow together. May Street was closed to pedestrians and traffic in early June. Since then, a lot has happened to pave way for significant... more »

• DOTD: Lockhart Road bridge in Denham Springs reopened after emergency deck repairs Play Video

  July 1, 2025 2:53 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The bridge on Lockhart Road at Arlington Drive in Denham Springs reopened Thursday after emergency deck repairs, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said. Crews found issues with the road's surface that required immediate repairs during a routine maintenance check on July 1, a DOTD spokesperson... more »

• DOTD enters new phase of Intracoastal Waterway bridge replacement on La. 1 Play Video

  June 16, 2025 5:38 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Traffic patterns have shifted on La. 1 as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development entered a new phase of work on replacing the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. The project, which began in 2022, faced delays due to persistent issues with ground settling. However, a... more »

• DOTD re-opens I-110 after train derails on bridge near Memorial Stadium Play Video

  May 30, 2025 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development opened both sides of I-110 near the Governor's Mansion curve Friday night after it closed so crews could work to remove a derailed train on a bridge above the interstate near Memorial Stadium. Once the train is removed, inspectors... more »

• La. 1 closed in Lettsworth near construction south of Simmesport Bridge until further notice Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:04 PM

  LETTSWORTH — La. 1 is closed in Lettsworth near the construction site south of the Simmesport Bridge until further notice, officials said. Drivers traveling south from Simmesport are asked to take a left onto La. 418 and then take 418 to La. 15 to La. 1 to avoid the... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound reopened near Grosse Tete after crews clear trailer that crossed median

  April 30, 2025 1:04 PM

  GROSSE TETE — Recovery efforts for a tractor-trailer that crossed the center median on Interstate 10 between Grosse Tete and Lobdell brought eastbound traffic to a halt for multiple hours Wednesday. According to the Department of Transportation and Development, vehicle recovery operations were happening near Mile Marker 143 near... more »

• Family accused of killing, attempting to dump man's body over the Old Bridge pleads not guilty Play Video

  April 16, 2025 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A family of four accused of killing a man and attempting to dump his body over the side of the Old Bridge pleaded not guilty to their respective charges during a hearing Tuesday. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 41-year-old Gerard Nicholas Richard's body... more »

• One lane of I-10 eastbound over the Atchafalaya Basin will be closed Friday for emergency repairs Play Video

  April 11, 2025 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The outside, eastbound lane of Interstate 10 going over the Atchafalaya Basin will be closed Friday starting at 2:30 p.m. for emergency repairs. DOTD officials say they expect the roadway to re-open around 7:00 p.m. The closure at mile marker 127 is necessary for crews... more »

• Officials announce water gate closures, other precautions ahead of rising water levels Play Video

  April 11, 2025 11:45 AM

  BERWICK — The town of Berwick will close multiple water gates ahead of next week's risk of high water on the Atchafalaya River. The Pacific Street gate will close Friday, while the gates at Canton and Utah streets will close Wednesday, April 16. "School traffic will not be... more »

• Deteriorated roads cost Baton Rouge drivers more annually than any other city in Louisiana, study shows Play Video

  April 9, 2025 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE—Deteriorated roads across the state, specifically in Baton Rouge, annually cost drivers more than any other city in Louisiana in wasted fuel, additional operating costs, and crashes, a report by a Washington, D.C.-based research firm released Wednesday said. Transportation Research Informatics Platform's “Keeping Louisiana Mobile” report says that... more »

• DOTD: Damage on Mississippi River Bridge column is cosmetic, no structural issues Play Video

  April 2, 2025 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Columns under Interstate 10 on the Mississippi River Bridge have seemingly been cracked since March 2021 and are still structurally sound, a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Wednesday. The issue with the column, which is located near Nicholson Drive near the approach to the... more »

• Community groups awarded $50,000 in funds to promote financial literacy in Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 13, 2025 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two community advocacy groups in Baton Rouge received $50,000 in funding to promote financial literacy. EnvisioNBR, which aims to create sustainable neighborhoods in North Baton Rouge, and the BRidge Agency were awarded the funds by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Bonvenu Bank at... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Center lane of I-10 reopens going eastbound on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  January 31, 2025 12:55 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The center lane of Interstate 10 going eastbound on the Mississippi River Bridge has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles on Friday. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said they responded to scene of the crash. An 18-wheeler was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Most interstates, bridges reopened Thursday Play Video

  January 23, 2025 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Most interstates and bridges reopened Thursday afternoon as temperatures rose across southeast Louisiana. The Mississippi River Bridge and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge between I-49 to La. 415 both reopened. Below is a list of state roadways that are closed as of January 23, 2025, at... more »

• WATCH: Mississippi River bridge closes for snow, couple takes a stroll until police stop them Play Video

  January 22, 2025 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Long-distance truck drivers and local commuters weren't using the bridge carrying Interstate 10 over the Mississippi River during a snowstorm, so a local couple did. "It was quite chilly," Adam Penton said, "but this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so we had to take it." At... more »

• Landry asks congressional infrastructure committee for funding for new Mississippi River Bridge Play Video

  January 15, 2025 3:18 PM

  WASHINGTON — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday asked the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for federal funding to help fund a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Louisiana's capital region. While testifying before the committee with other officials, Landry said the current bridge, which connects the... more »

• Sterling Bridge in Franklin reopens after brief closure

  December 30, 2024 2:01 PM

  FRANKLIN — The Sterling Bridge was briefly out of service due to technical issues in Franklin, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Monday. The bridge was closed to all traffic from 11:30 to 1 p.m., LaDOTD added. "Our bridge crew received a call today that it... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Westbound lanes on I-10 at the bridge now moving; congestion approaching Bluebonnet

  December 10, 2024 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A disabled semi-truck on the Mississippi River Bridge caused major delays going westbound on Interstate 10. Two lanes were closed down on the bridge, causing congestion. The truck has since been cleared. Congestion is now approaching Bluebonnet Boulevard. more »

• Iberville Parish President supports Gov. Landry's tax plan to borrow money from new bridge project Play Video

  December 9, 2024 6:17 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Despite Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle claiming that $40 million allocated for the Baton Rouge regional bridge project is being postponed for two years, he added Monday that there’s no reason to panic. The funds, which were originally designated for the new Mississippi River Bridge, are being... more »

• Right lane blocked on I-12 eastbound near Covington due to overturned 18-wheeler

  November 22, 2024 9:05 AM

  COVINGTON - Lanes were blocked Friday morning on I-12 eastbound due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Louisiana State Police urged drivers to avoid the area or seek an alternate route. The right lane was blocked due to the crash. Officials said the truck was hauling some sort of powder... more »

• Eastbound traffic reopened on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

  November 13, 2024 2:26 PM

  RAMAH — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 over the Atchafalaya Basin were completely blocked near Ramah after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. just past the Ramah exit. Traffic is being diverted from I-49 north... more »

• Cyclist contacts 2 On Your Side over bridge support concerns Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:38 PM

  ZACHARY - Ben Ross has ridden his bike all around East Baton Rouge Parish. His cycling has even taken him under bridges, where he says he's found some interesting things. On Tuesday morning, Ross went below the bridge on Angus Avenue in Zachary. There, he knocked on support pillars.... more »

• DOTD announces brief traffic switch for LA 1 Intracoastal Bridge project Play Video

  October 16, 2024 4:08 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A minor traffic shift is planned for West Baton Rouge Parish drivers at the end of the week. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, drivers on the Interstate 10 eastbound off-ramp to LA 1 southbound, as well as the Ernest Wilson Road ramp... more »

• Select Grosse Tete residents to vote at temporary polling location as bridge closure continues

  October 14, 2024 2:34 PM

  GROSSE TETE — A temporary polling location has been set up for certain Grosse Tete residents due to the ongoing closure of the Grosse Tete Bridge. Part of Precinct 26 — voters in the Crescent School Precinct — will now vote at the Intercoastal Road Fire Station in the... more »

• Barringer Foreman Bridge reopens after structural damage caused closure in December 2023 Play Video

  September 25, 2024 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Barringer Foreman Bridge reopened Wednesday two months ahead of schedule, according to the Mayor-President's office. The bridge was closed in December 2023 due to structural damage. Director of Transportation and Drainage for the EBR City-Parish Fred Raiford said the damage happened during inclement weather when... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Traffic backed up to Essen on I-10 WB; two lanes shut down on Mississippi Tuesday afternoon River Bridge

  September 24, 2024 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Traffic is backed up to Essen Lane going westbound on Interstate 10 after authorities shut down two lanes of traffic on the Mississippi River Bridge while working an incident. As of 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, emergency vehicles were stopped on the bridge, bringing traffic to a virtual... more »

• Grosse Tete Bridge partially opens after nearly four months Play Video

  September 24, 2024 12:40 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - After nearly four months, the Bayou Grosse Tete Draw Bridge is partially back in service. "This bridge is a vital artery to Iberville Parish because it's one of our exits and entrances into Iberville Parish from the north end," Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle said. It... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes open on I-10 near Whiskey Bay after 18-wheeler fire

  September 9, 2024 2:56 PM

  WHISKEY BAY — All lanes are open after a vehicle fire on Interstate 10 westbound near Whiskey Bay shutdown traffic Monday. As of 6:25 p.m., all lanes are open on the Atchafalaya Basin following the crash, State Police said. Traffic was being diverted to La. 415 in Port Allen.... more »

• Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville back open

  August 28, 2024 7:48 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville is back open following a closure Tuesday night. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the road was shut down at 6 p.m. after a crash at La. 1 and La. 402 on Hospital Road. An hour later, the highway was back open.... more »

• DOTD gives update on LA 1 bridge replacement project Play Video

  August 20, 2024 11:27 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Louisiana Department of Transportation officials say construction on the new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway is nearing completion after settlement issues caused multiple delays last year. Contractors are expected to complete the bridge by early 2025. They are now focused on placing the bridge deck onto... more »

• DOTD details repair process, next steps for busted Grosse Tete bridge Play Video

  August 14, 2024 10:29 AM

  GROSSE TETE - The Department of Transportation and Development detailed the repair process for a damaged bridge causing a transportation nightmare as the school semester begins . The bridge was damaged in early June and is estimated to be fixed four to six months after the initial damage, aiming... more »

• Iberville Parish officials, school system hears public concerns about transportation ahead of school year Play Video

  July 25, 2024 6:17 PM

  GROSSE TETE - The Iberville Parish Government and school system are hosting a community meeting Thursday evening to hear public concerns about transportation ahead of the start of school on Aug. 8. Parish President, Chris Daigle, says despite the closure of the main Grosse Tete bridge complicating the route... more »

• Grosse Tete pedestrian ferry hours change again after parish obtains new vessel Play Video

  July 24, 2024 8:51 AM

  GROSSE TETE — Starting Wednesday, Iberville Parish officials are changing the operating hours for the Grosse Tete pedestrian ferry after receiving a new vessel with a higher capacity. Parish officials announced on social media that the new boat can hold up to 18 people at a time. The ferry... more »

• Cedarcrest bridge reopened; work delayed one week due to weather Play Video

  July 15, 2024 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bridge over Weiner Creek along Cedarcrest Avenue was shut down for repairs on July 11, only to be reopened shortly after. East Baton Rouge City-Parish spokesperson Mark Armstrong told WBRZ that the bridge was originally scheduled to be replaced starting last Thursday, but the contractor... more »

• Bridge on Cedarcrest Avenue closed indefinitely for repairs Play Video

  July 11, 2024 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The bridge on Cedarcrest Avenue is closed for repairs indefinitely as of Thursday, according to the East Baton Rouge Department of Transportation and Drainage. LaDOTD officials say contractors are repairing worn-down beginning braces on the bridge. The closure begins Thursday, July 11 until further notice.... more »

• DOTD installs speed feedback signage, changes speed limits along Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Play Video

  July 9, 2024 11:55 AM

  RAMAH — Drivers in St. Martin and Iberville parishes will begin to notice "your speed" feedback signs warning them to slow down when driving too fast on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, the Department of Transportation and Development announced Tuesday. "If it can remind people to drive that consistent speed... more »

• Grosse Tete draw bridge repairs could last well into the fall, highway officials say Play Video

  June 25, 2024 3:32 PM

  GROSSE TETE — Louisiana highway officials said Tuesday that it could be well into the fall before repairs are completed on a draw bridge that connects Grosse Tete and Plaquemine. The Department of Transportation and Development said a contractor is removing mechanical equipment and hydraulic lines from the draw... more »

• La. 964 bridge replacement in West Feliciana Parish finishes construction after two months Play Video

  June 21, 2024 1:02 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The replacement of the La. 964 bridge over Riddle Creek in West Feliciana Parish has been completed, state highway officials announced Friday. Due to an aging structure and deteriorating conditions due to heavy traffic, the 57-foot bridge originally built in 1958 was replaced with a three-span,... more »

• Senator says odds of vehicle ferry for Grosse Tete bridge 'very slim' Play Video

  June 11, 2024 12:23 PM

  GROSSE TETE - A state senator is frustrated with the seeming "snail's pace" that repairs for the Grosse Tete bridge seem to be taking almost a week after a boat hit it and, in a moment, created an hour-long detour . Though repairs for the bridge are estimated to... more »

• Exhibit exploring architecture and history of Mississippi River bridges opens Saturday at Old State Capitol

  June 8, 2024 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An exhibit featuring photographs of bridges that cross the Mississippi River opens Saturday at the Old State Capitol, which is practically in the shadow of the Interstate 10 bridge at Baton Rouge. Architectural photographer Philip Gould explores the various spans, including how they were built and... more »

• Grosse Tete Bridge closed after boat hits structure; crews say at least 3 months until repairs complete Play Video

  June 6, 2024 7:17 AM

  GROSSE TETE - Crews said the Grosse Tete drawbridge would be closed for at least three months for repairs after a boat hit it early Thursday morning. The Maringouin Volunteer Fire Department said their crews were notified by LaDOTD that a boat had collided with the drawbridge just on... more »

• Three killed, two more hurt in crash along Magnolia Bridge Road Play Video

  June 4, 2024 5:39 PM

  CENTRAL - Three people were killed and two others were injured in a car wreck in Central on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said the crash happened along Magnolia Bridge Road near Wax Road around 4 p.m. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and two more were hurt, but... more »

• Glen Oaks community bridge is getting a long needed makeover Play Video

  May 21, 2024 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After years of fighting with the city, a Glen Oaks neighborhood is finally getting a new bridge to enter their subdivision. The bridge, which goes over a canal, is one of only two ways in and out of the neighborhood. Together Baton Rouge helped the residents... more »

• Grosse Tete, Bayou Sorrel bridges to stay open longer in coming months

  October 5, 2023 3:53 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - The Grosse Tete Bridge and the Sorrel Bridge in Iberville Parish will be kept open longer than normal for the next few months to allow for additional marine traffic to pass through. The sheriff's office on Thursday said it has been notified by DOTD of the... more »

• Pile driving set to start as I-10 bridge project at City Park Lakes moves forward

  October 4, 2023 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews expect to start pile-driving operations along I-10 at City Park Lakes Thursday morning as part of the construction of a temporary bridge there. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced in late September that it was ready to begin erecting a trestle bridge that... more »

• 'Old Bridge' to close to eastbound traffic for much of the weekend

  August 4, 2023 6:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers who take the U.S. 190 "Old Bridge" eastbound will be sent on a detour for much of Saturday and Sunday as crews tend to emergency railroad repair work. The Department of Transportation and Development will close U.S. 190 east at LA 415 from 7 a.m.... more »