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Shorten The Yellow Light – Raise The Revenue, Are Traffic Signals Manipulated For Money?

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:16 +0000

An adjustment of just half a second in the length of a yellow caution light could result in the doubling of red light camera revenue. Could this be happening in Lafayette Parish?

Gas Leak On Ambassador Caffery Near Ihop – Expect Delays

Sam Stokes — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:13:28 +0000

Traffic delays are to be expected this morning in the area of Ihop on Ambassador Caffery. It appears a gas leak hasÂ occurred causing the Ihop to be evacuated. Emergency responders are already on the scene. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Source: Gas Leak On Ambassador Caffery Near Ihop – Expect [...]

State Police To Escort Large Oilfield Equipment Tuesday May 7th- Traffic Delays Expected

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:43:04 +0000

The move of the oilfield equipment will likely take several hours.

Governor Jindal Involved In Car Crash

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:51:51 +0000

A vehicle carrying Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was involved in an accident in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon.

5 Really Great Driving Songs, For Different Reasons [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:02:05 +0000

Why do people in other countries drive like total idiots? It's because the music in other countries sucks! They don't have our great driving tunes to help them get where they need to get in the right frame of mind

Road Closures In Acadiana – Did Tornado(s) Touch Down?

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:09:40 +0000

Please do not travel into water because most likely you can't judge the depth.

Accident On I-10 East Bound at Whiskey Bay Blocking Traffic

KPEL 96.5 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:02:12 +0000

An accident on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is slowing down traffic near Whiskey Bay.

Possible Traffic Delays For New Orleans Bowl Travelers

Sam Stokes — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:52:23 +0000

A traffic note for those making the trip to New Orleans this weekend.

This Will Change Your Mind About Speeding [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:46:28 +0000

We have all done it. We travel a few miles an hour faster than the posted speed and we think that it's alright. If you do the math traveling 5 mph faster than the posted speed will only get you five miles further down the road. That means you'd need to be traveling six hours to save half an

Camellia Boulevard To Close Later Today

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:20:08 +0000

Today is the annual Camellia Crossing 5k race and 1 mile family fun run.

Road Rage British Style [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:19:28 +0000

If only all traffic confrontations could be this polite! I'm surprised they didn't exchange gifts when it was all over.

Why Traffic Jams For Particular Reason [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:52:31 +0000

It’s a beautiful day for driving, traffic is flowing smoothly and then suddenly you are forced to come to a screeching halt. For the next several minutes traffic crawls at a snails pace and then suddenly you break into the clear. You look around, you wonder to yourself, “why did we slow down?” There wasn’t [...]

Incredible Psychic Policeman [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:50:59 +0000

Most of my friends who work in law enforcement will tell you they are not surprised by anything they see and hear while on the job. It is the cautious curiosity that keeps them always on their toes and ever vigilant for the unexpected. Even though the officer did say what was about to happen could happen, I bet he wasn't really expecting it.

Road Rage Revenge Russian Style [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:38:17 +0000

Thiis unique brand of revenge on the roadway just might inspire you to be a little nicer in traffic.

Fiery Crash Closes Part Of I-49- Update 3am

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:26:09 +0000

Reports say that at least one of the vehicles involved is an 18 wheeler and that vehicle is on fire.

I-10 Traffic To Be Slowed Today

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:04:41 +0000

Oilfield equipment convoy expected to make travel slow for I-10 travelers between Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

Bruce Street Bridge Finally Open To Traffic

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:02:14 +0000

The Bruce Street Bridge, according to legend, was named for 97.3 The Dawg Morning Show Host Bruce Mikells. The 24 foot long by 20 foot wide bridge was deemed unsafe in October of 2009 and was closed to traffic immediately

Incredible Road Rage Or Attempted Murder? – Caught On Tape [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:02:17 +0000

You probably have your own version of road rage don't you. I'd like to think that some of the horrible thoughts we think of when we are behind the wheel are just passing bits of insanity that would never bubble to the surface and become reality. Some people have a lot of trouble with getting angry behind the wheel. Here you can see a powder keg of road rage that is about to explode.

Human Speed Camera Slows Down Traffic [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:48 +0000

Red light cameras, speed vans and citations in the mail, that's life in Lafayette these days. I was really opposed to the red light/speed cameras at first but you can't argue with the fact that since they have been installed, crashes have dramatically decreased.

Road Construction on Westbound I-10 Begins Monday

Jill McCoy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:00:52 +0000

The Department of Transportation and Development has informed us that there will be road construction, beginning Monday January 23, lasting for four weeks. The right shoulder of westbound I-10 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, in St. Martinville and Iberville Parishes, will be closed due to installation of communications equipment. The road work will begin near [...]