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UPDATE: All lanes open at I-49 N and Gloria Switch

Crash on I-49 N near Gloria Switch
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UPDATE, Thursday 8:29 a.m.: DOTD reports all lanes are now open on I-49 N at LA 98 (Gloria Switch). Congestion remains at I-10.

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A crash on I-49 heading north has caused the highway to close in that direction. DOTD reports that congestion has reached I-10 as of around 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning.

According to a viewer who submitted photos, there is a truck hanging from the overpass, causing traffic to be detoured down Gloria Switch Road, exit two.

Highway blocked at Gloria Switch on I-49

Police and other first responders are present. No further information is available at this time.

KATC will keep you updated as more information comes in from officials.

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