Arizona DOT: No Highway Closures Scheduled Over Labor Day Weekend

Drivers should be prepared for heavier traffic, possible monsoon storms and unscheduled incidents along state highways over Labor Day weekend (Sept. 3-6), especially during peak travel times on Friday and Monday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
To help promote improved read more…
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Louisiana Issues Hurricane Evacuation Routes Map

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has issued a Hurricane Evacuation Routes map that can assist motorists traveling along Interstate 10 or residents living along the Louisiana’s Gulf coast.
The State of Louisiana Evacuation Plan goes into effect when any slow moving Category 3 and all read more…
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Mississippi DOT Advises Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Ida TODAY

As Hurricane Ida moves closer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advises all residents to get prepared today.
“MDOT is ready for the storm, our personnel, our equipment, signal lights and anything else that we have that belongs to the state we w read more…
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Louisiana’s I-10 Loyola Drive Ramps Open to Thru Traffic

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the I-10 Loyola Drive eastbound exit ramp is open to the traveling public. The entrance and exit ramps had a pre-scheduled closure overnight on August 26 for bridge deck construction and were re-opened as scheduled at 5:00 read more…
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Louisiana Department of Transportation Reminds Motorists to Use Caution During Severe Weather

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reminds motorists to take extra precautions when traveling, as areas of the state may be impacted by severe weather and heavy rainfall.
During unfavorable weather conditions, if motorists must drive, they should adhere to the read more…
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Louisiana Soul Food Fall Festival, August 27-29

In Shreveport, the largest city on North Louisiana, The Louisiana SoulFood Fall Fest celebrates three days of enjoyment featuring amazing Southern Cuisine, live music, a Vendor’s Village, judged Soul Food Cooking Competitions, numerous awards for culinary excellence, various contests, and safe f read more…
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2021 Texas SandFest in Port Aransas October 15-17. Rain or Shine!

An annual highlight along the Texas Gulf Coast’s hundreds of miles of shoreline, Texas Sandfest is the largest Native-Sand Sand Sculpture Competition in the USA.
What began as a small local competition in 1997 has grown into a three-day family event that attracts professional sculptors and ten read more…
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California’s I-10 Tune Up Construction Project Update Through August 7

The California Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with Interstate 10 construction work from August 1 – 7, 2021
Daytime Work: Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NO PLANNED LANE CLOSURES
Westbound and Eastbound crews continue ele read more…
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California’s I-10 Tune Up Construction Project Update Through August 7

The California Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with Interstate 10 construction work from August 1 – 7, 2021
Daytime Work: Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NO PLANNED LANE CLOSURES
Westbound and Eastbound crews continue ele read more…
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Arizona DOT Starts I-10 Widening Project in Buckeye Area

The Arizona Department of Transportation reports that work on a project to add new lanes along Interstate 10 between Verrado Way and State Route 85 in Buckeye began Sunday night, July 18, with a series of overnight lane restrictions.
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s $82 million p read more…
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Expect Heavy Rains, Flooding Along Georgia and North/South Carolina Coast Midweek

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued an update regarding Tropical Storm Elsa, at 11:00 am, Monday, July 5, 2021.
As Elsa approaches the Florida Keys, the Florida Peninsula, and coastal Georgia through Wednesday, heavy rainfall may result in isolated flash, urban, and minor river read more…
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Alabama’s New Safety Law and Independence Day Holiday Travel Restrictions

As motorists plan to travel Alabama highways for the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Road Builders Association are making them aware of changes to a state law to protect the lives of road construction and maintenance workers. Effective, Thursday, read more…
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I-10 Deck Park Tunnel Lighting Upgrade Completed in Phoenix

The installation of improved lighting in the Interstate 10 Deck Park Tunnel north of downtown Phoenix has been completed. Arizona Department of Transportation crews have worked in stages this year to replace old fixtures in the tunnel with modern, energy efficient LED lights.
ADOT installed read more…
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5 Essential Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Road Warriors

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means the unofficial start to summer! As Americans prepare for long-weekend getaways, trips to the beach and family picnics, they’ll also be faced with what’s predicted to be a busy Memorial Day Weekend. While gas prices have risen over the past few read more…
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Best Ways to Enjoy the Water in Gulf County, Florida

With a name like Gulf County, Florida, one would expect the water to be the super star. That’s true, but here, the Gulf of Mexico is only the beginning. There are bays and inland waters. There are places like the Stump Hole and the Dead Lakes. Places for fishing and places for floating. From any s read more…
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