There are many folks in Louisiana who think we have some of the worst drivers in the country. And while subjectively that may be true, the stats will say otherwise.
Louisiana lawmakers have agreed to a $600 borrowing plan to fund three interstate projects aimed at alleviating traffic and boosting economic development.
Work has officially begun on a major road and bridge renovation for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The project will run on Interstate 10 from LA 347 (Henderson/Cecilia exit) to LA 77 in Grosse Tete.
Starting tonight (Monday) and Wednesday night, there will be a rolling lane closure happening in both directions between the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and the new Mississippi River Bridge.
There are major traffic changes in the plans for the southside of Lafayette in 2019. Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced a proposed road project and is seeking the public's input.
The Surrey Street bridge over the Vermilion River in Lafayette that was closed because emergency repairs were needed on it, could be closed to traffic for more than half a year.
The Port of Galveston is a big cruise ship base with Carnival and Royal Carribean currently disembarking out of that location. However, due to Harvey, plans cruises have had to make changes as the port is now closed.