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U.S. 190 resurfacing project continues

Despite the COVID-19 public emergency, state Department of Transportation and Development crews are continuing to make progress on ... Read more

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Local News

U.S. 190 resurfacing project continues

Despite the COVID-19 public emergency, state Department of Transportation and Development crews are continuing to make progress on ... Read more

Editorials

Atchafalaya accidents need sound solution

American Press A multi-vehicle accident last week on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on Interstate 10 that resulted in ... Read more

Local News

DOTD: Proposed I-10 bridge plan ‘can be done’

But disagrees with ‘aggressive’ timeline, solely private funds The proposed P3 public/private partnership to finance a new Interstate ... Read more

Local News

Area lawmakers express support for bridge plan

Several state lawmakers representing Southwest Louisiana said on Tuesday that they fully support a plan to have a ... Read more

Local News

I-210 lanes on bridge shift west today

31_A1_210-work-zone-specifics-EB-closedSpecial to the American Press {{tncms-inline alignment=”left” content=”<p><span>An additional third lane will be closed 9 p.m.-4 a.m. tonight, Jan. 31, ... Read more

Local News

I-210 bridge repair work begins Jan. 7

Repair work on the Interstate 210 bridge is expected to start Jan. 7, state Department of Transportation and ... Read more

Editorials

Businessman has plan for financing bridges

The American Press Jim Bernhard, a successful Louisiana businessman, has come up with a plan that would finance ... Read more

Editorials

SW La. adds to its site selection list

The American Press Lake Charles Regional Airport is the ninth location in Southwest Louisiana to be deemed a ... Read more

Business

Renovated runway

Governor joins in on Chennault celebration <p class="indent">The newly-reconstructed 10,700-foot main runway at Chennault International Airport will help ... Read more