Two travel lanes open on I-10 eastbound at Siegen Lane, ramps remain closed
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:52:14 PM
BATON ROUGE, LA - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that I-10 eastbound at Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge has two of its three travel lanes open. The Siegen Lane eastbound onramps remain closed. After heavy overnight rain, both directions of I-10 between Siegen Lane and Highland Road were closed due to water flooding the roadway.
Although two eastbound lanes are now open, motorists should remain alert for any remaining water on the road.
With more inclement weather in the forecast for the next few days, drivers should be aware and adhere to the following tips:
- Do not drive unless you must.
- Do not drive distracted.
- Turn around and do not drive through water. “Turn around, don’t drown.”
- Be aware of wind gusts.
- Avoid driving through areas with downed lines or other debris.
- Never use cruise control when visibility is low or the road is wet.
- Plan for more travel time.
- Leave extra room between vehicles.
- Always use headlights when windshield wipers are on. It is a law.
- Never move any road closed signs.
Motorists are encouraged to check the status of road conditions prior to traveling by using the following resources for the latest information regarding road conditions:
Motorists can check www.511la.org or dial 511 to remain up-to-date on the latest closures. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
Additional information can be found at DOTD’s Facebook and Twitter pages.