Chase Through West Baton Rouge Marks First Time in Years a School Bus Has Run on Time
In a rare display of punctuality, a Louisiana man stole a school bus and led police on a multi-parish chase—marking the first time in recent memory that a bus actually showed up on schedule.
DOTD to Launch ‘Bridge Survivor Bootcamp’ at Collapsed Casino Bridge Site in BR
DOTD is taking action after the casino bridge collapse—sort of. The new “Bridge Survivor Bootcamp” will train Louisiana drivers to navigate unstable structures before they collapse.
LADOTD Leases Florida Blvd. at Rushmore Intersection to Jeep For Off Road Testing
LADOTD has struck a deal with Chrysler to turn the intersection of Florida and Rushmore into a Jeep Wrangler proving ground. Engineers will monitor suspensions while local residents watch from a safe distance, relieved they’re no longer the guinea pigs.
DOTD: Bridge Damage Not a Problem, Unless You’re One of Those ‘Wants-to-Survive’ Types
While thousands cross the Mississippi River Bridge daily, DOTD says there’s no cause for concern—unless you’re one of those high-maintenance types who prefers structural integrity and bridges that don’t resemble aging drywall.
Louisiana Adds Bridge Collapse Simulator to Driver’s Ed Curriculum Amid Recent Bridge Condition Report
Following a report warning that eight Louisiana bridges are at risk of collapse, DOTD is preparing young drivers with a new Bridge Collapse Simulator featuring freefall training, panic management, and a bonus round where students write their own obituary.