Jul 22, 2023
Bonnet Carre Spillway reopens after vehicle fire shut down eastbound lanes
After a vehicle fire forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 10 on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge, authorities have reopened the right lane of the highway, according to the Louisiana Department
After a vehicle fire forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 10 on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge, authorities have reopened the right lane of the highway, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Crews are still on the scene of the fire, which was reported just before 1:35 p.m. at mile marker 217, near the St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parish lines, State Police said.
A truck hauling several cars caught fire. No injuries were reported, State Police said.
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