Vehicle fire on I-10 Highrise closes all lanes

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – All lanes on I-10 eastbound at the top of the Highrise are closed following a vehicle fire that was extinguished this morning, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

#BREAKING I-10 East is closed on the Highrise Bridge due to a vehicle fire.

— KColeman (@KColemanFox8) May 8, 2026

Two lanes were initially blocked, stopping all traffic at the top of the High-rise. The fire has been put out, though some smoke remains visible in the area…

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