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Residents stunned after tree falls onto home in East Feliciana Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After severe storms ripped through south Louisiana on Wednesday, a tree fell on a home in East Feliciana Parish. The tree fell onto the bedroom of two Ethel, Louisiana residents. “She really was stunned there for a minute, and she didn’t believe it. She wanted...
City of Zachary provides new tool to access free flood risk data
ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - The City of Zachary is making it easier for people to pinpoint where flood issues are, with a new website called the Flood Fact Finder. The new partnership with Forerunner, a floodplain management platform, will provide free flood risk data and resources to Zachary residents and business owners.
Section of Barnett Road to permanently close for Comite River Diversion Canal project
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Beginning Monday, April 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District will close a section of Barnett Road. The section between U.S. Hwy 61 and Carney Road near Zachary, La. will be permanently closed to begin construction of the Comite River Diversion Channel Segment #1 in that area.
Zachary City Honored with Prestigious Safest 70 Award for 2023: A Testament to Our Commitment to Workplace Safety
The City of Zachary has received the Louisiana Worker's Compensation Corporation's (LWCC) Safest 70 Award for 2023. Mayor David McDavid attributes this to the city workforce's commitment to safety. The award acknowledges the city's efforts in enhancing workplace safety and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Boil Water Advisory issued for Village of Norwood
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Village of Norwood is under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice, according to the town clerk. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, a Boil Water Advisory does not mean the water is contaminated, but rather that it could be contaminated because the water quality is unknown.
🚧 Update: Road Construction Along LA-1019 in Watson, LA, with Lane Closures
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Louisiana. Starting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7:00 AM, until Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM, travelers on LA-1019 in both directions, from LA-447 to LA-16 northbound, will experience lane closures due to road construction. This update serves to inform the public about daily alternating lane closures scheduled from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM to accommodate paving operations along the roadway, shoulders, and driveways. Motorists should note that partial closures will be in effect, but at least one lane will remain open throughout the construction period to ensure continuous traffic flow. The construction work is weather permitting and is part of Project H.014784.For those seeking to avoid the construction zone, there are proposed alternate routes. Westbound travelers can take LA 1019 West to LA 16 South, then LA 1024 East to LA 447 North, and back to LA 1019. Eastbound motorists may follow LA 1019 East to LA 447 South, then LA 1024 West to LA 16 North, and return to LA 1019.The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is working to improve travel conditions and urges all motorists to drive cautiously, abide by the work zone signage, and be vigilant of work crews and equipment.
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