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In response to the impending winter weather, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the closure of Interstate 49 near the state line.

The group was awarded for low-cost safety measures, like big stop signs and rumble strips, that reduced crashes at dangerous intersections.

Louisiana's DOTD has authorized an extension for the public/private partnership that wants to build a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles.

The large hole that was discovered last week in the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge has been repaired and all lanes are now open.

The two major interstates that run through Lafayette will get the attention of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development work crews this week as sweeping operations are in store for both Interstate 10 and Interstate 49.

All lanes of I-10 Westbound between Henderson and Breaux Bridge have been reopened after a traffic crash forced a lane closure.

A section of Johnston Street, a major thoroughfare in Lafayette, has been closed to southbound traffic between Arnould Boulevard and Leonie Street since 8 p.m. on June 17 due to a concrete pavement blowup.

UPDATE: Johnston Street, southbound, between Leonie St. and Arnould Blvd. is closed until further notice, effective immediately due to a concrete pavement blowup.

If you've found yourself wondering: "What ever happened to the speed cameras on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge?"—don't worry; they're still coming.

DOTD is providing details on what caused the significant damage that shut down the I-10 E overpass at I-49 (Evangeline Thruway).

The metal bars hanging beneath the back-end of 18-wheelers are named after a famous actress of the 1950s and 1960s.

Louisiana drivers could be looking at higher fuel taxes down the road, but what shape that road will be in when we get there is the burning question.

Dr. Wilson discussed the challenges facing DOTD in the coming weeks including gas shortages and road and bridge damage,

Several other Acadiana and SWLA projects will get funding.

They are asking citizens to take at least ten minutes a day to clean up trash in their immediate environment.

Improvements are coming to three major intersections near the new Amazon facility in the Upper Lafayette/Carencro area.

Members of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development continue to work clearly ice from I-10.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development wants everyone to be safe before, during, and after Hurricane Laura

Wilson says he has not been around Governor John Bel Edwards since he has shown symptoms eight days ago.

Since the completion of the Robley Drive upgrade near the entrance to Lowe's on Lafayette's southside, motorists are having to be very cautious as the roadway now takes a slight but dangerous veer to the left as one travels toward Ambassador Caffery.