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Traffic signals in flash mode around Baton Rouge Friday afternoon

BATON ROUGE -  Friday afternoon traffic around Baton Rouge is causing serious delays.

City Parish officials said only five traffic signals remain in flash mode.

The City-Parish said about 45 locations were affected by an electronic malfunction and were in flash mode. At it's peak, over 100 signals were affected.

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Traffic signals in flash mode around Baton...
Traffic signals in flash mode around Baton Rouge Friday afternoon
BATON ROUGE - Friday afternoon traffic around Baton Rouge is causing serious delays. City Parish officials said only five... More >>
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2 On Your Side: Metro Council member...
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D.R. Horton subdivision in Walker back to...
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Apartment complex's water bill paid after 2...
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Closed school attracts unwanted vandalism, neighbors urge...
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Metal detectorist finds sentimental item, trying to...
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Blind Baton Rouge tenant living without water,...
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Constant vibrations disrupting Plaquemine man's quality of...
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Tenants living in sewage mess file lawsuits...
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Bus union unhappy with CATS contract negotiations;...
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Taking the necessary steps to protect your...
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Power restored to apartment after 2 On...
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Extra large pothole damages restaurant customer's car,...
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Lake Beau Pre creeper grabs neighborhood's attention
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5 months ago Thursday, January 02 2025 Jan 2, 2025 Thursday, January 02, 2025 11:00:00 PM CST January 02, 2025 in News
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5 months ago Friday, December 27 2024 Dec 27, 2024 Friday, December 27, 2024 6:50:00 PM CST December 27, 2024 in News
Family wants cemetery to replace missing headstone...
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5 months ago Monday, December 23 2024 Dec 23, 2024 Monday, December 23, 2024 7:46:00 PM CST December 23, 2024 in News
Painting roof white keeps Spanish Town home...
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5 months ago Friday, December 20 2024 Dec 20, 2024 Friday, December 20, 2024 7:56:00 PM CST December 20, 2024 in News
Man still without electricity four months after...
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6 months ago Wednesday, December 18 2024 Dec 18, 2024 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 8:29:00 PM CST December 18, 2024 in News
Mobile home park rent increase gives tenant...
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6 months ago Tuesday, December 17 2024 Dec 17, 2024 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:13:00 PM CST December 17, 2024 in News
2 On Your Side: Home generator company...
2 On Your Side: Home generator company not answering calls, woman left with mess
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6 months ago Monday, December 16 2024 Dec 16, 2024 Monday, December 16, 2024 9:08:00 PM CST December 16, 2024 in News
Tire shop stacks tires so high it...
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BATON ROUGE — Hundreds of tires block a woman's view when she pulls out of her driveway, and she is... More >>
6 months ago Friday, December 13 2024 Dec 13, 2024 Friday, December 13, 2024 7:03:00 PM CST December 13, 2024 in News
Family looking for heirloom watch lost following...
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6 months ago Wednesday, December 11 2024 Dec 11, 2024 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:09:00 PM CST December 11, 2024 in News
Recycling mystery solved, Republic Services replaces bin...
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BATON ROUGE - After years of getting no help calling the city, Stephanie Davis called 2 On Your Side. Recycling... More >>
6 months ago Friday, December 06 2024 Dec 6, 2024 Friday, December 06, 2024 6:59:00 PM CST December 06, 2024 in News
Recycling collection skipped repeatedly, city tells homeowner...
Recycling collection skipped repeatedly, city tells homeowner to continue calling 311
BATON ROUGE - Stephanie Davis contacted 2 On Your Side to help find a solution to her repeated missed recycling.... More >>
6 months ago Thursday, December 05 2024 Dec 5, 2024 Thursday, December 05, 2024 7:45:00 PM CST December 05, 2024 in News
Home generator trouble solved after call to...
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6 months ago Wednesday, December 04 2024 Dec 4, 2024 Wednesday, December 04, 2024 7:32:00 PM CST December 04, 2024 in News
Storage facility targeted by thieves, belongings discarded...
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BATON ROUGE - A Square Space Storage facility in Baton Rouge has been ransacked by thieves. Mark Gooden says the... More >>
6 months ago Friday, November 22 2024 Nov 22, 2024 Friday, November 22, 2024 2:59:00 PM CST November 22, 2024 in News
Parking ticket resurfaces after driver thought it...
Parking ticket resurfaces after driver thought it had been dismissed, wants answers from City Court
BATON ROUGE - A parking ticket has resurfaced for a man who thought he had it taken care of already.... More >>
6 months ago Thursday, November 21 2024 Nov 21, 2024 Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:53:00 PM CST November 21, 2024 in News
Towing companies fight for changes, commission asks...
Towing companies fight for changes, commission asks for more data
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted on a measure that would provide changes to the towing industry... More >>
6 months ago Wednesday, November 20 2024 Nov 20, 2024 Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:00:00 PM CST November 20, 2024 in News
Hackers target concert tickets, Ticketmaster customer calls...
Hackers target concert tickets, Ticketmaster customer calls 2 On Your Side for help
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6 months ago Tuesday, November 19 2024 Nov 19, 2024 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:51:00 PM CST November 19, 2024 in News
Ascension Parish: Cracks in historic Donaldsonville courthouse...
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6 months ago Monday, November 18 2024 Nov 18, 2024 Monday, November 18, 2024 7:10:00 PM CST November 18, 2024 in News
Parishes working together to address waterway troubles
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7 months ago Friday, November 15 2024 Nov 15, 2024 Friday, November 15, 2024 7:25:00 PM CST November 15, 2024 in News
Cunard-Gore Park neighbor requests lighting to help...
Cunard-Gore Park neighbor requests lighting to help stop illegal activity
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7 months ago Tuesday, November 12 2024 Nov 12, 2024 Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:15:00 PM CST November 12, 2024 in News
BREC's Frenchtown nature building continues to sit...
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Towing rate increases coming up at commission...
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