UPDATE: All lanes are open I-10 East at Mile Marker 116 (LA 347). Congestion has cleared on I-10 East in the Lafayette and Breaux Bridge areas.
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UPDATE: I-10 East is now closed at Mile Marker 116 (LA 347) due to an accident. Congestion has reached 8 miles. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
State Police say crews are working to repair the concrete barriers on the interstate. Once they are repaired, I-10 will be reopened.
Drivers on I-10 in both directions are being asked to use caution after several incidents along the roadway.
DOTD reports that heavier than normal delays will be seen on I-10 West from Mile Marker 128 (Whiskey Bay) to Mile Marker 114 (Breaux Bridge) due to several accidents in the area. Also along I-10 East from Mile Marker 104 (Louisiana Avenue) to Mile Marker 116 (Breaux Bridge) due to several accidents in the area.
All lanes are open on I-10 East at Mile Marker 104 (Louisiana Avenue). Congestion is minimal at this time.
Law enforcement are on the scene of those incidents. It is unclear when traffic will clear up
