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DOTD, State Police Launch Buckle Up, Phone Down Safety Campaign
Posted 7:11 PM 10/30/2025 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the Louisiana State Police are teaming up to remind drivers to stay focused and buckle up behind the wheel.
The Buckle Up, Phone Down campaign is aimed at reducing deadly crashes (More)
10/28/2025
DOTD working to smooth out I-10 East near Siegen Lane
Posted 4:56 PM 10/28/2025 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE — Drivers along I-10 may have noticed cones and construction crews working overnight as of late.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said the activity is part of a maintenance project aimed at extending the life of one of Baton Rouge’s busiest (More)
10/27/2025
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-110 southbound reopens near Capitol Access Road after crash
Posted 6:15 AM 10/27/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Two lanes were blocked on I-110 southbound near Capitol Access Road after a crash Monday morning.
The crash, first reported around 6:15 a.m., caused significant delays, backing traffic up past Winbourne Avenue.
By 7:15 a.m., the blockage was cleared and the roadway had entirely reopened.
First responders were called to the scene.
10/23/2025
DOTD crews starting months-long work to patch, overlay La. 30 in Iberville Parish
Posted 9:09 AM 10/23/2025 by WBRZ Staff
PLAQUEMINE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is starting construction on a $3 million project to patch, mill and overlay La. 30 between La. 74 in Iberville Parish and the East Baton Rouge Parish line.
Starting Thursday, Oct. 30, motorists can expect (More)
10/22/2025
Construction near LSU exits causes major delays during Wednesday morning commute on I-10 eastbound
Posted 6:28 AM 10/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - I-10 eastbound between Lori Burgess Avenue and Perkins Road was reduced to one lane on Wednesday morning after a road closure expected to be lifted at 5 a.m. continued, causing significant delays.
Traffic was congested over the Mississippi River Bridge into (More)
10/21/2025
Work ramps up on next phase of Intracoastal Bridge replacement in Port Allen
Posted 4:20 PM 10/21/2025 by Angelica Butine
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 (More)
10/20/2025
DOTD closing one lane of Bayou Jacob Road in Plaquemine daily through Halloween as crews repair beams
Posted 4:54 AM 10/20/2025 by WBRZ Staff
PLAQUEMINE — The Department of Transportation and Development will be closing one lane of La. 77 in Plaquemine daily for the next several days.
The closure, which will see one southbound lane of La. 77, also known as Bayou Jacob Road, be closed from Nuttall Road to (More)
10/16/2025
Road work continuing past scheduled times near City Park Lake Bridge causes massive delays on I-10 east
Posted 6:55 AM 10/16/2025 by Domenic Purdy, Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE — Commuters experienced severe delays and extended backups into West Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday morning along I-10 eastbound as construction work continued past scheduled times.
The Department of Transportation and Development said that the middle and right (More)
10/10/2025
I-12 eastbound reopens between Essen, Airline after fatal early morning crash
Posted 4:47 AM 10/10/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — At least one person is dead after a Friday morning crash on I-12 eastbound near Essen Lane.
The crash, which was first reported around 2:34 a.m., caused all eastbound lanes of I-12 to be closed between Essen and Airline Highway. By 5:45 a.m., the closure was lifted and traffic began flowing normally.
The coroner was called to the scene of the crash at some point.
10/9/2025
Officials weigh in on Plank Road's future at public meeting
Posted 4:59 PM 10/9/2025 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE — Public officials came together Tuesday to share their vision for the future of Plank Road.
The meeting was part of "Revive Plank Road," an initiative led by Councilman Darryl Hurst aimed at transforming one of the city’s most overlooked corridors into a thriving (More)
10/6/2025
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes of I-110 northbound reopen after crash near Convention Street
Posted 4:32 AM 10/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — I-110 northbound was entirely closed after a crash near Convention Street early Monday morning.
The wreck was reported just before 5 a.m. By 5:30 a.m., the roadway had entirely reopened.
Officials said no injuries were reported from the crash.
10/2/2025
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound reopens before Gonzales, St. Gabriel exit after wreck
Posted 6:59 AM 10/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff
GONZALES — I-10 westbound was completely blocked just before the Gonzales and St. Gabriel exit in Ascension Parish after a wreck Thursday morning
Traffic was passing the wreck on the shoulder of the road, with traffic backed up to Sorrento.
The crash was first reported around 7 a.m. By 7:45 a.m., the road reopened.
10/1/2025
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound experiencing heavy delays after crash near Highland Road exit
Posted 6:05 AM 10/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Drivers can expect delays on I-10 westbound after a wreck involving multiple vehicles near the Highland Road exit.
All shoulders are blocked on I-10 west near Highland, causing delays approaching Geismar.
