Crash blocks lane on I-59 at Mississippi-Louisiana state line, I-610 WB reopens after accident

NEW ORLEANS — A crash Wednesday morning blocked the right lane of I-59 southbound at the Mississippi-Louisiana state line.

According to Total Traffic New Orleans, traffic was at a standstill and backups stretched into Picayune near the MS-43/Memorial Boulevard exit. Drivers headed south were encouraged to use I-10 as an alternate route while crews work to clear the scene.

As of 7:03 a.m., the right lane was still blocked on I-59 southbound at the state line bridge, with delays topping an hour…

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