EMERGENCY INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-10 eastbound & westbound at Mile Marker 125, St. Martin Parish
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:05:12 PM
EMERGENCY INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-10 eastbound & westbound at Mile Marker 125, St. Martin Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that I-10 in both the eastbound and westbound directions remains CLOSED at Mile Marker 125 (Atchafalaya Basin Bridge) in St. Martin Parish due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a vehicle fire.
Because of the severity of the accident, I-10 westbound will remain closed overnight and into the morning of Tuesday, August 26th while vehicles are cleared from the roadway and a bridge inspection occurs.
Please check www.511la.org and local media reports for the latest information on road closures before traveling.
Alternate route: Westbound traffic is being diverted at LA 415 (Lobdell). Eastbound traffic is being diverted at I-49.
Restrictions/Permits: N/A
Safety reminder:
Please be mindful of crews and their equipment that are on site, avoid distracted driving, and obey posted speed limits.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.