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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Canal Street in New Orleans to experience lane closures and no parking due to roadway improvements, starting Monday, June 23 at 7 a.m. Expect detours and occasional weekend work.
St. Charles Parish announces road closures and detours due to maintenance, including asphalt resurfacing and wastewater work, with traffic managed by flaggers where necessary.
Eastbound I-10 towards the Poydras Exit will have nighttime delays due to barrier-mounted sign assembly installation from June 23 to 26, causing partial lane closures.
LA 3154 in Jefferson Parish will have alternating lane closures for drainage work from June 23-27, affecting north and southbound traffic between LA 48 and 9th St.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking help to identify suspects in vehicle burglaries in the Palmetto Subdivision of Laplace, using surveillance footage posted on Facebook.
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on US 167 Northbound in Lafayette Parish on June 24, due to maintenance. Traffic will remain open, but some delays are expected.
Honduran national Hibis Turcio-Sanchez was sentenced for illegally re-entering the U.S. after previous deportation, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service in New Orleans warns of high heat indexes up to 105 degrees with a heat advisory in effect, cautioning against heat illnesses.
A St. Tammany Parish man, Kentrell Mahoney Scott, is charged with bribery and wire fraud related to GPS monitoring manipulation and selling unauthorized tags on Facebook.
Politics & Govt in ...
Louisiana will receive nearly $70 million from the opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, aimed at addressing the state's opioid crisis.
The Louisiana DOTD is progressing on the Bluff Road project in Ascension Parish, improving drainage, roads, and addressing flooding issues, with a projected completion in Fall 2025.
Belle Chasse commuter alert: Nightly LA23 lane closures for vehicle detection loop installation at Burmaster intersection, causing alternating south/northbound disruptions this week.
Nighttime closures to occur on I-10 in East Baton Rouge for the widening project, affecting various ramps and roads, with DOTD urging caution and planning for travelers.
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