The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced Thursday a project aimed at improving safety and congestion at the I-49 southbound interchange with Southern Loop.

Bennett Johnston, a U.S. senator who represented Louisiana for 24 years ... He helped drive the creation of Interstate 49, brought money into the state to help protect wetlands (including helping ...

Seen flashing lights on I-10 or I-49 lately? It’s not always about speeding. This safety move is designed to save lives—and ...

The attorney, politician and later lobbyist from Louisiana served in both chambers of the Louisiana ... He helped with the navigation project along the Red River and was sponsor of Interstate 49 ...

The operators of Louisiana's five deepwater ports on the lower Mississippi River have known for years that the region needed investment to stop bleeding container shipping market share to Gulf rivals.

“I started off as Jimmy Carter’s campaign chairman in Louisiana (for the 1976 election ... Johnston played a key role in the construction of Interstate 49, the widening of Interstate ...

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A horse spotted running across New Orleans Wednesday night has been reunited with his owner Thursday, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said.

The existing ramp will remain open during construction. DOTD asks drivers to use patience and drive with caution through the ...

Officials with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office say they have ... firefighters were called out to respond after the call came in that a truck was on fire on Interstate 49. According to ...