Road construction on La. Highway 3090 in Port Fourchon
August 11, 2015Kayak rodeo set for Grand Isle marina
August 12, 2015Westside Blvd. Bridge Closed
The Westside Boulevard Bridge crossing Bayou Terrebonne will close for construction that is slated to last between six and eight months. Work to widen the bridge began on Tuesday.
The bridge is being widened to accommodate two-way traffic and is expected to relieve traffic congestion at the intersection of Westside Boulevard and West Main and Park streets.
Cellphones Banned in School Zones
Drivers are reminded that it is illegal to use cellphones in school zones. Authorities are enforcing the law.
Posted signs alert motorists of the “hands-free zone.” School zones are in effect from 7 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. on school days.
The fine for violators is up to $175 for the first offense and up to $500 for subsequent violations. The fine doubles if the driver is involved in a crash while using a cellphone.
Gubernatorial candidates to speak on coastal restoration
Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, State Rep. John Bel Edwards and U.S. Sen. David Vitter will speak at a forum Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m., at Peltier Auditorium on Nicholls State.
Candidates are expected to answer questions on funding restoration, science-based solutions and harnessing the power of the Mississippi River for restoration.
