Anytime there is an accident on I-10 near the Atchafalaya bridge, you can expect that traffic delays will follow. Access to the bridge and the surrounding access points is limited despite efforts at expansion. An example from last year demonstrates this, as reported by The Advocate. An 18-wheeler overturned its load and slowed down traffic …
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Final Widening Phase for I-10 to Start this Year
There have been a number of projects planned to improve safety and reduce congestion around I-10 near the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. A final widening phase to expand the interstate between Lafayette and the bridge is expected to start this year. The Advocate reports. The plan is to increase the number of lanes to six between …
One Lane On I-10 West of the Atchafalaya Bridge Closed for Corridor Widening Project
As one of the longest bridges in the United States, the Atchafalaya Floodway Basin Bridge requires a lot of maintenance. This causes delays and increased accidents, but in theory, the improvements should improve safety afterward. For some time now, the entry points to the bridge have been under construction for expansion projects. Last month, the …
Guard Rail Repairs on Atchafalaya Bridge to Cause Major Delays
Crashes that damage guard rails don’t just cause delays during the crash. Road repairs also have to be made. Guard rails are a safety feature that keeps cars from flying off the road into dangerous locations or off bridges. This means that when a crash happens on a major bridge like the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, …
Holiday Driving Tips to Stay Safe this Season
Whenever an accident occurs on I-10 in Louisiana, the chance for traffic backing up and causing more problems is high. Thanks to all the waterways the road has to cross, there isn’t a lot of room to go onto the shoulder, if there even is one at all. This makes little room for errors. That’s …
Motorcyclist Falls into the Bonnet Carré Spillway
Louisiana is one of the swampiest areas in the United States because it has the mouth of the Mississippi River. I-10 has a lot of bridges that go over these swamps and spillways. When drivers and riders have accidents on these bridges, the fall is long and death is common. WWLTV reported on an accident …
Car Fire On I-10 West Near Ramah, No Injuries Reported
We’ve been talking about delays on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge due to resurfacing after a car fire last year. Now there’s been a second car fire, though much smaller than the one involving a lumber load. WBRZ reported on the incident. The car fire happened on I-10 West on Monday. The fire happened on the …
Why Does the Bridge Deck Need Resurfacing at All?
MyArkLaMiss.com reported on the recent lane closures on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and why they are happening in the first place. In August of 2019, four tractor-trailers were involved in an accident near Whiskey Bay on the bridge. One of the trucks caught fire and one of them was carrying lumber. Workers removed the lumber …
First of the Weekend Closures for Resurfacing Project Causes Huge Traffic Jam
This past weekend, the first of several lane closures started to make repairs on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. As expected, the traffic backed up terribly all weekend. According to KATC, the traffic went back for 10 miles. The closures are happening on the westbound side of the bridge between Henderson and Whiskey Bay. There will …
Skateboarder Arrested for Recreating 1970s Stunt on I-210
Skateboards and bicyclists sometimes like to do stunts. In a park designed for that, it’s a fun activity. But doing stunts on an interstate is another thing entirely. One man from Sulphur found that out after he got arrested for skateboarding down the I-210 bridge. KPLC reports. In the 1970s, a video was shot of …
Motorcyclist Thrown Off Bridge On I-10 West
Using a motorcycle safely requires training, but accidents can still happen even to the best riders. When these accidents happen on a bridge, the results can be deadly. Motorcycles on I-10 in Louisiana have to take special care when driving or they could end up falling off a bridge, like what happened in this case …
Fog Causes Crash Near I-10/310 Split
Foggy roads are a major cause of accidents near the coast of Louisiana. Yesterday was a case in point. If you were out on the roads yesterday, you couldn’t help but notice the heavy fog blanketing the area. WGNO reported that I-10 West was a mess yesterday during morning rush hour as you left New …
Details on the New I-10 Widening Project
As our population grows, the roads need to be expanded to keep up with the increased traffic. When roads are too small, accidents can go up due to the crowding. It also makes traffic much slower. Road expansion is great when it’s done, but during construction it can cause a lot of problems. An I-10 …
Deck Area on Atchafalaya Bridge to Be Resurfaced
A bridge as long as the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge needs regular maintenance. This means that the DOTD has to shut down parts of the bridge to do this. This may cause headaches for the daily commute, but they’re essential for the safety of the drivers. GoTechDaily.com reported on a planned rehabilitation project for the bridge …
Florida Man Arrested For Stealing Trailer, Speeding Over 100 MPH On I-10
You would think that with all of the construction on I-10, that would be the last place you would want to get into a high-speed chase. Yet that’s exactly what happened earlier this month. NOLA.com reported on the chase. A man from Naples, Florida was arrested for stealing a company truck and other charges after …
Basin Bridge Area to See Over 100,000 Vehicles Daily by 2035
If you’ve been anywhere near I-10 near the basin bridge the past few years, you know it’s been full of construction workers. Construction Equipment Guide went into some of the details on the last phase of the I-10 widening project in Lafayette and St. Martin’s parishes. The Louisiana Department of Transportation expects that over 100,000 …
Nightly Closures on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge for Rail Repairs
If you thought the delays on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge were bad already, hold onto your shifter and prepare to put your car in park. According to KPEL, the DOTD has announced yet another schedule change for the current repair project on the bridge. Between mile marker 117 and mile marker 141, crews will be …
Rising River Levels Make Levee Repairs Difficult
The levees around the spillways are vital for flood control, but they are not permanent. They get worn down over time by water, but that process can speed up if people drive on them. The Advocate reports on a levee that is starting to slide in the Atchafalaya Basin. The west levee is starting to …
Delays Announced For Bridge Resurfacing Project
What commuters have been fearing recently has come to pass. A delay has been announced for continuing repairs on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. KATC reported on the delay. The work from mile marker 127 to mile marker 125 has been cancelled for the weekend of the 24th-27th. This means that there will be no lane …
New Study Shows Effects of Opioid Crisis on Children and their Families
A new analysis states that by 2017, at least 2.2 million children had been affected by the U.S. opioid crisis, with that number set to grow in the coming years. A report from the United Hospital Fund, a health policy nonprofit based in New York, claims the total population of children influenced by the epidemic …
Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Motor Vehicle Accident
A motor vehicle collision can be difficult for all parties involved. Although it may seem intimidating, it is important to reach out to your insurance company quickly following a vehicle accident. Filing an insurance claim is the first step toward financial recovery. What You Need to File a Claim Before filing a claim, you must …
The Risks of E-Cigarettes
Since their introduction into the American tobacco industry, cigarettes have created a substantial public health crisis. Despite efforts to help people quit smoking, tobacco is responsible for 480,000 deaths per year associated with cancers, emphysema, heart disease, and stroke. Therefore, any product that could limit the consumption of cigarettes could be considered of immense value. …
Civil Jury Hands Down $8 Billion in Punitive Damages Against Risperdal Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson
Medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing company Johnson & Johnson has made its way into the legal spotlight once again, but this time not for the defects associated with its baby powder. Earlier this week, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $8 billion in punitive damages at the conclusion of an important case surrounding the drug …
Class Action Lawsuit Against Juul
Juul Labs Inc., a popular e-cigarette company that launched in 2015, is now valued at $38 billion after becoming increasingly popular in 2018 and 2019, mainly profiting off sales to young adults. E-cigarettes are not a new concept, but Juul has recently been making headlines in a less than positive context. Many teens and parents …
Class Action Lawsuit Against Lowe’s Over Roundup Weedkiller
Lowe’s Home Centers is facing a lawsuit alleging inadequate warning labels on the weed killer product, Roundup. Plaintiff James Weeks claims that Roundup has serious health risks linked to the active ingredient glyphosate, and Lowe’s stores sell the product without warning customers. Background of the Lowe’s Class-Action Suit James Weeks argues that Lowe’s Home Centers …
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