Most of Interstate 10 in Louisiana was closed Wednesday due to icy conditions, with traffic restrictions beginning about 44 miles past Vinton. However, I-10 westbound from I-49 to Louisiana/Texas state line is now open,

SO THOSE ARE BRIDGES AND SOME OF YOU KNOW, THEY’RE GOING TO START SALTING IN THE SEVEN PARISHES IN OUR GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA. SO THIS ALL WORK STARTED ON SUNDAY WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PREPARING FOR 100,

Ahead of what local forecasters say could be New Orleans' first major snowstorm in more than 15 years, many city, parish and statewide government offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan.

The iconic bridge was the latest of several roads, interstates and bridges to close in the New Orleans area Tuesday due to the rare snow storm, the DOTD said. The bridge was previously closed on U.S. 90 from Westwood Drive to LA 428.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to deteriorating road conditions as a result of Winter Storm Enzo, Interstate 10 i

NEW ORLEANS — Much of Interstate 10 and other major roadways in South Louisiana remained closed Wednesday after a powerful snowstorm swept through the region, leaving icy and dangerous conditions. Officials said they do not yet know when the roads will reopen.

A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators, bears and other wildlife into your home.

According to DOTD, de-icing efforts are starting in the Lafayette and Lake Charles area. Crews will then work east as progress is made on the roads.

A winter storm swept across south Louisiana on Tuesday morning, covering New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette in a layer of snow. Highways, roads and schools across the state have been closed — effectively stalling Louisiana's economy.

The encampment officially shut down on Wednesday (Jan.15) as part of an effort by the state to clear busy tourist areas ahead of the Super Bowl.

As New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl next month, Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments around the stadium Wednesday and relocated many to a temporary warehouse facility that costs millions of dollars to operate.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced it was awarded $1,000,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its