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Here's what we know about road conditions in Baton Rouge after the winter storm. DOTD is working to clear major routes, but some areas may remain icy. Stay updated with Louisiana First News!
A SUV drives along Lee Drive near Highland Road during a winter storm that covered Southern Louisiana with snow on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
An entrance to westbound I-10, near Terrace Ave., is blocked off because of icy conditions there and on the 'new' Mississippi River bridge, during a winter storm event in Baton Rouge, Monday, Feb ...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began in Baton Rouge ended in a crash near Breaux Bridge ...
Editorial: The latest delays to the Mississippi River Bridge project in Baton Rouge are not surprising, but they are ...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A traffic light malfunction has impacted dozens of traffic light locations. ... Overnight lane closures scheduled on I-27 between Amarillo and Canyon. News. First Alert ...
UPDATE, 3 p.m.: According to Louisiana State Police, the crash was the result of a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that started in Baton Rouge. The chase started on I-10 westbound. The driver then ...
The crash that closed eastbound I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge Monday afternoon was intentionally caused by a state trooper, officials said.
Around 4 to 6 inches of snow is expected in areas north and south of the I-10/12 corridor, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, with freezing temperatures and wind chills expected through Thursday.
McMakin sponsored a resolution during the 2024 regular legislative session urging DOTD to "review the road conditions at the Washington Street exit on I-10 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and close the ...