Posted 7:50 AM 8/27/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A crash on I-10 westbound near the I-10/12 merger is causing several miles of congestion. 

The crash was first reported around 8 a.m.

Only one lane is blocked at the scene of the crash, but congestion extends past Siegen Lane.

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Posted 3:59 PM 8/26/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The westbound side of U.S. 190 on the Huey P. Long Bridge will be closed this weekend as crews work to replace a failing joint at the east end of the bridge in Baton Rouge. 

The closure, which starts Friday at 7 p.m. and extends through noon on Tuesday, will also (More)

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Posted 4:01 PM 8/24/2026 by WBRZ Staff

TICKFAW — A bridge replacement starting Monday will close Old Genessee Road in Tangipahoa Parish for half a year.

Old Genessee Road will be closed approximately one mile east of U.S. 51 and about 0.4 miles west of La. 1065. 

The closure is expected to last approximately six months while crews replace the existing bridge with a new, safer structure.

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Posted 5:48 AM 8/20/2026 by Dayla Galmore

PORT ALLEN — A vehicle fire blocked an off-ramp on I-10 westbound at the La. 415/Lobdell exit in West Baton Rouge Parish.

The fire was first reported around 5:16 a.m. on Thursday. Around 6 a.m., the roadway reopened.

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Posted 6:47 AM 8/19/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Posted 8:38 AM 8/13/2026 by Dayla Galmore

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day.

The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15- (More)

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Posted 8:09 AM 8/12/2026 by Dayla Galmore

BATON ROUGE — An overturned vehicle blocked multiple lanes on I-12 eastbound at Sherwood Forest Boulevard on Wednesday.

The crash happened around 6:50 a.m. By 9 a.m., the crash was cleared.

Two people were injured in the crash, officials added. Their conditions are not currently known.

Traffic is congested following the crash and backed up to Drusilla Lane.

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Posted 4:49 PM 8/6/2026 by WBRZ Staff

LAPLACE — SWAT officers rescued a driver after his box truck flipped over the Bonnet Carre Spillway into the marsh below, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

Deputies responded to a crash near mile marker 210 on the spillway shortly after 11 a.m. on (More)

Posted 12:41 PM 8/5/2026 by WBRZ Staff

PRAIRIEVILLE — In Ascension Parish, La. 73 will be closed between Mackay Road and Manchac Landing Court on Wednesday.

The road's north and southbound lanes will both be fully closed between 9 a.m. and noon. The closure is to allow for a scheduled bridge inspection. 

"Motorists are encouraged to plan, expect delays, and use an alternate route if possible," state transportation officials said.

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Posted 6:42 PM 8/3/2026 by Sarah Gray Barr

INDEPENDENCE — A 50-year-old man died Monday after being shot by a Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputy along I-55 southbound in Tangipahoa Parish. Louisiana State Police say the suspect stole a taser from the deputy and fired it at him.

I-55 southbound was closed between mile markers (More)