Traffic Crash on I-10 Westbound Between Henderson, Breaux Bridge Forces Lane Closures
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KPEL News) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has reduced I-10 westbound to just one lane between Henderson and Breaux Bridge for emergency road repairs.
According to a statement from DOTD, the road work will begin just past mile marker 113 to mile marker 109.
The announcement came after a major crash forced two of the three lanes on I-10 westbound to close around 10 a.m. Friday morning.
As of 1:30 p.m., the lanes were still closed and congestion had reached five miles.
The congestion is nearing the Basin Bridge over the Atchafalaya, which could cause further problems for travelers heading westbound from Baton Rouge - there are few options to detour once you are on the bridge.
Louisiana DOTD does not currently have an estimated time frame for the repairs that need to be done on the roadway.
This is a developing story, and the KPEL News Team is working to provide additional coverage for Acadiana. Updates will be shared as they become available, so download the KPEL News app via Google Play or in the App Store and subscribe to breaking news alerts to get the latest information sent directly to your mobile device.
You can also use the KPEL app to submit a news tip, share a traffic update, or chat directly with our on-air team.
Be sure to bookmark our latest site, wearelafayette.net, where we provide more local news coverage as well as lifestyle and community features.
To report errors, omissions, or other concerns regarding the content above, send emails to news@kpel965.com.