Echols Proposes Naming New Bridge After Trump, Adding Casino and Steakhouse to Seal the Deal
A Louisiana lawmaker says the long-delayed Baton Rouge bridge project might finally gain traction by naming it after Donald Trump and adding a casino and steakhouse.
DOTD Delays New Mississippi Bridge 10 More Years, Orders a Dozen $19M Earthquake Studies
DOTD announced a dozen $19 million studies on earthquake effects after tremors rattled north Louisiana, pushing the long-promised Mississippi River bridge further into what officials call an “extended study phase.”
Guaranty Media Celebrates 100 Years by Sharing Its First-Ever News Story: New Mississippi River Bridge Planned
To mark 100 years in Baton Rouge, Guaranty Media looked back at its very first news story, a timeless classic announcing a new Mississippi River bridge that is still, somehow, being planned.
Group Studying Mississippi River Bridge Feasibility Now Tasked With Reviewing U.S.–Greenland Connection at Landry’s Direction
Louisiana officials confirmed the Mississippi River bridge study group has been instructed by Jeff Landry to expand its scope internationally, adding a preliminary review of a possible bridge connecting the U.S. to Greenland.
DOTD to Install Wi-fi on Mississippi River Bridge So Commuters Can Stream Netflix While Stuck in Traffic
The DOTD has announced free Wi-Fi for the Mississippi River Bridge, admitting traffic won’t improve but commuters will at least be able to binge their favorite shows while waiting.
LADOTD Launches Study to Investigate Why Previous Studies Haven’t Studied Anything Yet
The LADOTD is now studying the studies about the new Mississippi River bridge—because apparently the only thing getting built in Louisiana is bureaucracy.
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.
Jimmy Hoffa Located After Being Stuck in Baton Rouge Traffic for 50 Years
Officials confirm Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance wasn’t mob-related—he’s just been waiting for Baton Rouge traffic to clear since 1975. Found trapped between an SUV with a Tiger tail and a Nissan Altima blasting “Neck,” his story is a true Louisiana tragedy.