Many counties in Louisiana have winter storm warnings in place with some set to experience up to 7 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Why It Matters The heavy snow and ...

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Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and ...

Sub-freezing temperatures and a high chance of snow have officials in Louisiana treating the approaching winter weather as an emergency, one in which they anticipate road closures and other impacts ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As of Thursday morning, two days after a historic snowfall blanketed the Gulf Coast, road and bridge conditions remain treacherous. Here are the latest updates from DOTD and ...

Although the skies were bright blue and temperatures had inched above freezing by Wednesday afternoon, much of Interstate 10 and many other major south Louisiana thoroughfares remained closed ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The Louisiana highway department is testing a material that could improve safety on some bridges and overpasses during wintry weather. It’s called Pavix. And the pilot project ...

Icicles form on a mailbox during a rare freeze in Ponchatoula brought on by Winter Storm Uri on Feb. 15, 2021. Sub-freezing temperatures and a high chance of snow have officials in Louisiana ...