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Shreveport Road Closures for Filming of 'Olympus Has Fallen'

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:00:03 +0000

Watch out for gun fire, smoke, explosions and snipers on the roof! Okay, so its only a movie, but you may hear loud noises Monday in the form of sound effects for "Olympus Has Fallen." And they'll be sounding on and off all day. You may also get stuck in traffic because of road closures Monday.

I-20 Lane Closures Begin Wednesday

Mary Martin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:14:08 +0000

Beginning on Wednesday of this week lanes of I-20 West will be closed. Go ahead and make plans to leave the house early if you plan to travel I-20 West as of Wednesday.

Big Mess In Downtown Shreveport!

Robert and Erin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:09:55 +0000

Problems for downtown Shreveport traffic today. A truck and a van collided. One of them hit the pole holding the Holiday Inn sign on Spring Street and the sign has fallen across Spring Street. The sign has been moved from Spring Street, but there is still a backup downtown. Police are on the scene directing [...]

Break Dancing Traffic Cop

Mary Martin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:02:05 +0000

Driving through traffic in any country can be a stressful endeavor. But, in Abuja, Nigeria there is a traffic cap doing his part to lighten the mood of traffic on his intersection. Inspired by Michael Jackson’s “Thirller,” Corporal Sebul Aubu shows some serious moves that gives travelers something to smile about.

Worst Traffic Lights In Shreveport-Bossier City — Rick's Top 5

Rick Taylor — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:01:43 +0000

There are a number of intersections in Shreveport-Bossier City that, for one reason or another, are not driver-friendly, primarily because it seems the traffic lights are not timed properly to maintain optimal traffic flow from all directions. Many require an extreme amount of patience and for you NOT to be in a hurry to get through them.

Worst Streets And Potholes In Shreveport-Bossier, BJ Kelley's Top 5

BJ Kelley — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:23:51 +0000

Driving around Shreveport-Bossier can take a lot out of you. Wait, let me correct that... Can take a lot out of your car! Maybe it's been the heat, but it seems like the roads have gotten a lot rougher lately! I've tried to come up with a list of the Top (Bottom???) 5 that I've come across. Feel free to add your own, too!

Possible Traffic Delays Around Memorial Service For A Local Hero

Rick Taylor — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:04:14 +0000

Authorities will be closing several streets tomorrow in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood tomorrow morning as they work to help honor the memory of Chief Petty Officer Robert James Reeves. A memorial service honoring Chief Petty Officer Reeves will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday, August 13, 2011 and law enforcement officials will be [...]

Bossier City Water Main Break Repaired, Traffic Issues Linger

Rick Taylor — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:59:35 +0000

Bossier City Utility Department crews have now repaired the water main break that occurred last night under East Texas Street at Wyche Street. One east bound lane and both west bound lanes of East Texas in the immediate area remain closed until crews can repair the road. West bound traffic continues to be detoured north [...]

More Bossier City Road Construction Planned

BJ Kelley — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:00:32 +0000

You may remember the old song “Eve Of Destruction” by Barry McGuire? Well, Bossier City travelers may be singing different lyrics for the next couple of weeks… Stuck In Construction! Like Airline Drive isn’t slow enough already, right?!? Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, parts of Airline Drive will be reduced down to one lane for more road repairs. [...]

Big Mess On I-20 EB

BJ Kelley — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:02:43 +0000

Thanks for the report and pictures from our very own Erin McCarty! Expect big delays on I-20 EB for a while. I was headed that way when traffic came to a stop at the Lakeshore Drive exit. The wreck was in the middle of the freeway right at I-49. All 3 lanes of I-20 were [...]

Traffic Delays Possible – Filming Downtown Shreveport

BJ Kelley — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:09:56 +0000

Tomorrow morning, Thursday the 28th, there could be some traffic tie-ups. It’ll be lights, camera, action! Downtown from 8am until around noon as they work on filming a new movie (They haven’t told us which one… E-mail us if you’ve heard!) The filming will essentially shut down Commerce Street between Milam Street and Crockett Street [...]

Why Are All These Cops Spending Their Lunch Hour On The Corner?

Rick Taylor — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:02:14 +0000

Well, that's a great question -- and I did some checking around. I discovered the lights at Pines and Greenwood Roads were working just fine earlier this afternoon, so why would there be 12+ Shreveport Police Officers on the corner just looking out at the intersection, all the while one lone officer was directing traffic? It was extremely puzzling to me, at least at first.