Louisiana
DOTD launches road safety improvement project across Northeast Louisiana
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is rolling out a new road safety project aimed at improving driving conditions across five parishes in Northeast Louisiana.
Work began this week in Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland and Union Parishes as part of a $1.86 million project to add and update rumble strips and pavement striping on several major roadways.
DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says the upgrades are intended to make roads safer for drivers, especially at night.
“Increase and improve visibility, particularly at night, so when motorists are driving they’re better able to stay in their lanes and avoid run-off-road crashes,” Buchanan said.
Among the areas receiving updates, U.S. Highway 165 is one of the most traveled routes included in the project, with work scheduled in both Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. Other highways slated for striping and rumble strip work include U.S. 167, U.S. 63, U.S. 425, LA 34, and LA 134.
Construction will take place daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting, and is expected to wrap up by mid-Fall 2025.
“It’s not going to be something that has a major impact on traffic,” Buchanan added. “So it won’t be something where you’ll have to worry about a detour route or it really impacting your day-to-day commute.”
The DOTD is encouraging drivers to stay alert and use caution in active construction zones, as crews will be working one lane at a time using slow-moving equipment.
For updates on this project and other traffic advisories, visit http://www.dotd.la.gov or follow DOTD on social media.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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