Troopers have been working side by side with crews all day to restore access to affected parts of southeast Louisiana. Interstate systems and highways alike, are littered with downed trees and power lines, making some impassable at this time. Please continue to be patient and allow crews to clear the roads before attempting to drive back to these areas. In addition to roadway obstructions, high water is also prominent among the vast majority of these areas. Keep in mind that the increase in wate

As Louisiana continues to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Ida, Troopers are working tirelessly to assess and respond to damaged areas of our state. Troopers recently surveyed damage along I-10 near Laplace, I-55 near Manchac, Houma, Lockport, and Fourchon areas, among many others. As you are likely aware, many areas of our state currently look like this. The entire Louisiana State Police family will continue to work closely with our partners, both public and private, as we all

46K views · 690 reactions | WATCH: Aerial footage shows widespread flooding, damage and water rescues in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida hit the region. (Video: Brandon Clement / Live Storms Media) More footage: https://katu.com/news/videos/hurricane-ida-storm-chasers-share-videos | KATU News | Facebook