Road closures in St. Charles Parish due to Montz No. 1 pump station construction; CC Road closed until November 21, 2025, with detours in place for drivers.

Florida Avenue Bridge in St. Bernard Parish will close for maintenance on October 27 and 28, affecting local commutes but not impacting marine or rail traffic.

Covington experienced a power outage affecting traffic lights and causing delays, with police directing traffic and Cleco restoring power shortly after.

Traffic is moving again on West Judge Perez Drive in Arabi after a temporary closure following a traffic accident. The stretch between Perrin Drive and Schnell Drive was closed as emergency crews and deputies responded. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the reopening and reminded drivers to remain cautious. No information has been released about the cause of the accident or those involved.

Starting October 27, Lowerline St. and Birch St. in New Orleans will close for roadwork until October 29, part of the East Carrollton B&C construction project, with diversions in place.

New Orleans drivers should expect intermittent lane closures on Alcee Fortier and Peltier starting October 27 for about three weeks due to concrete panel replacements.

Roadwork on Paris Avenue in New Orleans will start Oct. 29, causing lane closures and parking restrictions near JFK High School and at Paris & Wakefield.

Aclara Resources Inc. is investing $277 million in Southwest Louisiana to establish the first U.S. heavy rare earth element separation facility, promising employment growth and advancements in sustainable rare earth production.

Shreveport drivers are notified of an I-20 westbound ramp closure at Exit 18D for repairs on October 28, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Detours will be provided.

LA 3015 at the CPKC railroad crossing in DeSoto Parish will be closed for repairs on October 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. Detour signs will guide drivers.

Road closures in St. Charles Parish due to the construction of Montz No. 1 pump station and other infrastructure improvements may disrupt local traffic until November 21. Use alternate routes.

The DOTD in St. Landry Parish is starting a $1.3 million lighting project on I-49 at the La. 31 interchange, with work during weekdays starting October 30, 2025, and expected to finish in fall 2026.

Ruston, Louisiana, plans a road development project with a public meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025, to discuss the I-20 at Tarbutton Road improvements.