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What is the potential for flooding where you live, work, and have to drive in Louisiana? These interactive maps show where high water could affect your plans.

The I-10 location of Buc-ee's travel center closest to Louisiana could open it's doors well ahead of schedule. Here's the latest.

Buc-ee's lovers in Louisiana we have an update on construction of the state's first location of the travel superstore.

There is a major construction project beginning next week in Broussard, Louisiana that will affect many drivers across Acadiana.

Officials are strongly advising against messages that could potentially confuse or distract drivers. The primary reason behind this move is the growing concern over distracted driving, which has been a significant contributor to road accidents in recent times.

A recent video capturing the icy and snow-covered conditions on I-49 in North Louisiana serves as an important reminder of the importance of heeding state officials' advice to avoid traveling during icy or snowy conditions. Not only do we have less experience driving in these icy conditions we also do not drive vehicles with the proper snow tires making traveling during this time extremely dangerous.

A log truck traveling south on the highway struck two Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development highway maintenance vehicles, killing one employee.

The Motorist Assist Patrol employee was fatally stabbed on the side of I-10 Sunday afternoon.

When he started, he was a student-employee and, in that same year, he became a permanent employee of the department. That year was 1955.

We all know Louisiana's roads leave quite a bit to be desired. Well, looks like we aren't the only ones who think so according to a new Consumer Affairs report.

LA DOTD has announced that North University Avenue will be closed from Pont Des Mouton to Gloria Switch for two weeks.

Less traffic means now is the perfect time to work to improve Louisiana's roadways.

Motorists who use I-10 can expect lane closures over portions of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge beginning January 17th.

You're encouraged to report bridge areas that are clogged with debris or sediment to your local DOTD office.

There have been several reports of tire damage from nails scattered on four different highways in the parish.

Residents and business owners are demanding answers after more flooding occurs between the two new roundabouts.

How many crashes do you think occur on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge every year? 77% of those crashes can be blamed on one thing.

The Louisiana legislature is contemplating charging you more for a gallon of gas. If it meant better roads would you support it?

Louisiana is looking to the private sector to get road projects completed now instead of waiting decades for funding to be in place.

The DOTD's "Don't Stop on the Tracks" campaign is in full swing across the state. It makes sense because in a battle between your car and a train the outcome won't be in your favor.