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4 days ago
- General
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I-110 to close in both directions after train derails on bridge above interstate
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will close both directions of I-110 near the Governor's Mansion curve on Friday, May 30, so crews can remove a derailed train from the railroad bridge above the interstate. DOTD said the closure is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will affect the stretch of I-110 between Capitol Access Road and North 22nd Street. According to officials, the train derailed around 1:30 p.m. and will be removed from its tracks with a crane. The lanes were closed due to falling debris but reopened as of 2:10 p.m. Friday. Officials said the contents of the train remain unknown at this time. No injuries were reported. After the train is gone, officials will inspect the bridge and road to ensure both are safe for travel. The closure will last a few hours. DOTD said they should reopen the interstate early Saturday, unless unexpected issues arise. Drivers are asked to exit the interstate before the overpass and use alternate routes. Check for the latest travel updates. Church in Baton Rouge placed on lockdown due to bear sighting 'M*A*S*H' actress Loretta Swit dies at 87 President Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office send-off I-110 to close in both directions after train derails on bridge above interstate Musk slams New York Times after report on alleged drug use GOP plan could raise credit requirements for Pell Grant recipients Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
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Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development opens off-ramp on I-20 in Bossier City
The major rehabilitation project on I-20 in Bossier City has hit another milestone. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has reopened the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Industrial Drive (LA 782-2). "The I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City has hit an additional milestone with the reopening of another newly built ramp, as well as the start of reconstruction on another," DOTD said in a news release The eastbound on and off-ramps at Airline Drive will remain closed as this $123 million investment project continues, According to the DOTD. This will allow for contractors to demolish the existing ramps and build new ones. This ramp closure is anticipated to take four months. The I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Barksdale Boulevard (US 71) is currently closed and undergoing demolition in preparation for a complete facelift in the form of a full reconstruction. The I-20 eastbound on and off-ramps at the Old Minden Road (LA 72) interchange were recently reopened, with the westbound ramps being prepped for opening soon. DOTD said work continues on concrete paving of the interstate travel lanes, as well as extensive nighttime concrete panel repair on sections of I-20 outside of the full rehab zone. DOTD reminds commercial motor vehicles such as 18-wheelers that they are currently prohibited under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:327 from driving through the rehab work zone because of narrow lane widths. More: Louisiana DOTD updates I-20 rehabilitation project with on-off ramp openings, closures Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: DOTD opens Industrial Dive off-ramp on I-20 in Bossier City
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
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Eastbound I-10 blocked near Jennings due to crash
JENNINGS, La. () — Eastbound I-10 is at a standstill in Jeff Davis Parish after a crash near Jennings, authorities said. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, a crash just before 2 p.m. near mile marker 66, just west of the La. 97 exit, has all lanes blocked. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now How to sell gold: 4 steps to get cash for gold Indy 500 runner-up penalized for 'enhanced' car Former Rep. Charlie Rangel dies at 94 Eastbound I-10 blocked near Jennings due to crash Driver arrested after car plows into celebrating Liverpool fans Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
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Eastbound I-10 back open near Duson exit after crash: DOTD
UPDATE, 7:48 a.m.: DOTD has announced the crash has been cleared as of 7:48 a.m. ORIGINAL STORY: DUSON, La. () — Traffic is stopped on eastbound I-10 near the Duson exit due to a crash this morning, according to an alert from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. An accident on I-10 near the Austria Road exit near mile 92 has left all lanes blocked, the alert said. The crash was reported at 3:17 a.m. This story will be updated as more information becomers available. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Scammers using confusion amid Trump's tariffs to trick consumers 4 finally going home after WWII bomber crash left 11 dead and 'non-recoverable' Mysterious sphere in Colombia sparks UFO talk LSU to host NCAA baseball regional at Alex Box Stadium What's open for Memorial Day 2025? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Closure announced for Judge Seeber Bridge
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A closure has been announced for the Judge Seeber Bridge on Claiborne Avenue. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the bridge will be closed in both directions from Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23, at noon. Former New Orleans city councilmember Jay Batt dies at 64 DOTD officials said mechanical work will be done while the bridge is closed. Officials with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office said drivers should use alternate routes: St. Claude Avenue Bridge on Louisiana 39 Florida Avenue Bridge Paris Road Green Bridge/Interstate 510 DOTD officials said the closure will not affect marine reveals 'happiest' cities in the world: See how the US fared Closure announced for Judge Seeber Bridge Here's what's in the GOP's 1,116-page 'big, beautiful bill' President Trump signs Take It Down Act Billie Eilish adds New Orleans stop to 2025 tour Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
