Louisiana Voters Encouraged To Support Tax Renewals So Parish Can Upgrade To Newer Excuses
Officials claim tax renewals are needed to “modernize messaging,” allowing parishes to replace outdated excuses with cutting-edge budgetary jargon. Voters, however, appear unconvinced that they should fund better ways to be told “we can’t fix that.”
LSU Student Designs AI to Prevent Wrecks—It Just Keeps Recommending ‘Move Out of Baton Rouge’
While some hoped LSU’s AI would revolutionize traffic safety, it instead took one look at Florida Boulevard and immediately scheduled its own out-of-state transfer. LADOTD remains optimistic, calling the results “unexpectedly accurate.”
NOLA Council Approves Road Repair Plan After Accidentally Clicking ‘Accept All’ on Budget Proposal
The New Orleans City Council accidentally approved a $2 billion, multi-decade road plan after clicking “Accept All” on a shared budget doc. The plan includes street repairs, new task forces, and a consultant called The Asphalt Whisperer. Officials say it’s “probably fine.”
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.
New College Drive Exit Ramp Promises ‘Faster Access to Traffic You Already Hate’
After years of construction delays and driver complaints, Baton Rouge has unveiled its new College Drive exit ramp—just in time to funnel commuters into the same traffic they’ve always loathed. DOTD says it will “dramatically enhance the experience of going nowhere,” promising faster access to brake lights, honking, and existential regret.
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.
Livingston Motorists Shocked to Learn Juban Construction Crew is Just 12 Cardboard Cutouts
Juban Road drivers thought construction workers were just standing around again—turns out they weren’t standing at all. LADOTD replaced them with cardboard cutouts months ago, and no one noticed until now.
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.
DOTD Completes Final Study for New Baton Rouge Bridge, Construction Set for 2026
After years of debate, LADOTD has finalized plans for a new Mississippi River bridge south of Baton Rouge—and yes, they finally did a real traffic study. Find out where it’s going and when it actually starts.
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.
EBR Parish Prison Inmates Request Transfer to Mosquito Control Facility, Citing Better Living Conditions
Baton Rouge inmates are demanding a transfer—not to another prison, but to the city’s high-tech mosquito control facility, which boasts air conditioning, working plumbing, and walls that don’t threaten to collapse. “Must be nice to be a can of pesticide,” one inmate said.
DOGE’s Audit of New Orleans Halted After Team Gets Carjacked by 14-Year-Olds
DOGE’s attempt to audit New Orleans ended abruptly when their government vehicle was stolen. Mayor Cantrell shrugged it off, calling it “just kids bein’ kids.”
New Orleans Residents Flee in Droves—City Officials Blame ‘Unrealistic’ Expectations for Basic Services
New Orleans leaders insist the real issue isn’t the mass exodus—it’s that residents just don’t appreciate the authentic experience of dodging carjackers and overpaying for broken infrastructure.