atchafalaya basin

NASCAR and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge what's the connection between the two?

Work will start at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and run through Thursday, April 24 at 6 a.m. weather permitting.

The annual Cajun Frog Fest and Frogging Rodeo will be held March 27-29 along the banks of the beautiful Atchafalaya Swamp in Henderson.

Inspection crews will be out on the Basin Bridge again today so expect some slowdowns in the westbound lanes. Get the complete inspection schedule so you can avoid the tie ups and get where you need to go.

Yesterday, the Basin Bridge was closed as a result of our winter blast. So, there has been NO traffic on the Basin Bridge in almost 24 hours. The only thing the bridge has seen is the sleet, snow and ice. This picture of the bridge between Breaux Bridge and Henderson is from our friends at KATC's traffic cam...

Traffic on Interstate 10 East is backed up past the Scott exit as drivers anxiously await the opening of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The bridge remains closed this morning because of the ice that accumulated on the structure over the last 48 hours...

Evangeline Area Boy Scouts are helping to "Keep Louisiana Beautiful" by planting trees in the Atchafalaya Basin!

We're proud residents of the Bayou State, and we want everyone to know why!

From Tracy Wirtz: This year's Atchafalaya Basin Festival features musical performances by Nik-L Beer, Joe Douglas, Al Berard Family Band, Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie, Hunter Courville and Cajun Fever, Jambalaya featuring D.L. Menard, and Helen Boudreaux and Friends...

As we continue to watch and wait for "the flood", rest assured that 97.3 the DAWG will bring you updated info in a timely manner. As soon as we get it, YOU get it. And of course, friends and neighbors, our prayers are with you.