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The Advocate13d
Third Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge faces more delays. Here's the latest estimate.
One of three final potential bridge locations, referred to as E-11-IV, would run through Plaquemine Point, which contains the ...
NOLA.com1d
Fed up with slow fixes to Louisiana roads, state lawmakers consider big changes to DOTD
Legislators are considering major changes to DOTD, including creating a new, independent office outside the department to ...
New Orleans CityBusiness5h
$2B approved for Louisiana coastal projects, despite a paused major project
The Louisiana Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority voted Wednesday to fully fund its nearly $2 billion spending plan ...
Major flooding expected on Mississippi River. Bonnet Carré opening possible
Coastal advocates and agencies are keeping a close eye on the Mississippi River because major flooding can kill or damage ...
Mississippi River Flood: Map Shows Where Roads Could Be Closed 'For Days'
It will take days for major floodwaters to work their way south through the Mississippi. Flooding will persist through April.
Army Corps of Engineers will practice opening spillway as river levels rise
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has activated its Phase 1 flood flight procedures because river levels at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans are now above 12.85 feet. Because ...
The Shreveport Times6d
Mighty Mississippi River rising in Louisiana, will flood for first time since 2019
The Mississippi River is expected to reach flood stage in Louisiana for the first time since 2019, prompting flood-fight measures. The rising river levels, caused by heavy rains in the Ohio Valley ...