UPDATE: State Police say that all lanes of I-10 East are now open following a crash this morning. The crash occurred just past Louisiana Avenue and involved two 18-wheelers.
State Police say that those involved in the crash received minor injuries.
The roadway was closed for around two hours as emergency crews worked to remove the two vehicles from the roadway.
Traffic was being diverted to I-49 from I-10 while the roadway was closed. DOTD says that traffic is no longer being diverted. Some congestion remains.
All lanes are open I-10 East at mile marker 105 (past Louisiana Avenue). Congestion has reached the I-10/I-49.
— Lafayette Traffic (@Laf_Traffic) June 20, 2019
Video sent from Bridget Sonnier shows traffic at a standstill on I-10 East during the incident.
I-10 East remains closed at mile marker 105 (past Louisiana Avenue) due to an accident. Traffic is being diverted at the I-10/I-49. Congestion is approaching Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Use alternate route.
— Lafayette Traffic (@Laf_Traffic) June 20, 2019
