LAFAYETTE PARISH — UPDATE: All lanes are now open on I-49 North at LA 98 (East Gloria Switch Road) after an earlier crash. Traffic congestion has cleared, and conditions are back to normal.
ORIGINAL: A crash has shut down I-49 North at LA 98 (East Gloria Switch Road), causing significant traffic delays. According to officials, all northbound traffic is being diverted onto East Gloria Switch Road. Congestion has already reached I-10, and drivers are urged to plan for delays or find alternate routes.
The closure was reported around 6:00 PM on Wednesday evening. Emergency crews are working to clear the scene, but there is no estimated time for the roadway to reopen.
For neighbors in the area, detours are in place, but traffic is expected to remain heavy until the incident is resolved. Stay updated by checking real-time traffic alerts.
