Louisiana State Police has issued a temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a list of roads previously closed due to the blizzard that have reopened.

As blizzard conditions move through south Louisiana and bitterly cold temperatures are expected at night this week, major roadways could stay closed into Thursday.

Interstate 10 from the Louisiana-Texas state line to as far east as Sorrento or Gramercy could be fully open to traffic in both directions at some point Thursday afternoon, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Joe Donahue said.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state officials held a news briefing on Wednesday to update residents on the unprecedented weather event and its ongoing challenges. The governor commended the Department of Transportation and Development workers,

The encampment officially shut down on Wednesday (Jan.15) as part of an effort by the state to clear busy tourist areas ahead of the Super Bowl.

Most of Interstate 10 in Louisiana was closed Wednesday due to icy conditions, with traffic restrictions beginning about 44 miles past Vinton. However, I-10 westbound from I-49 to Louisiana/Texas state line is now open,

SO THOSE ARE BRIDGES AND SOME OF YOU KNOW, THEY’RE GOING TO START SALTING IN THE SEVEN PARISHES IN OUR GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA. SO THIS ALL WORK STARTED ON SUNDAY WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PREPARING FOR 100,

Law enforcement is asking residents to avoid being on the roads all of Tuesday beginning Monday night. Louisiana State Police Spokesperson Shelby Mayfield said they will start doubling law enforcement personnel at 5 p.m. Monday in preparation for the weather, which is when residents should begin getting off the roads.

A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators, bears and other wildlife into your home.

As of now, United States Highway 90 has reopened from the Westbank to Earhart Boulevard, with the roadway fully accessible on the Jefferson Parish side and extending into Westwego. Drivers are advised to travel with caution in reopened areas an remain patient as teams work to clear and secure the remaining routes.