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I-10 now open after emergency repairs were made

The repairs to the bridge have been completed
Credit: Louisiana State Police

LAKE CHARLES, La. —  I-10 East is is back open at the Calcasieu River Bridge after emergency repairs were made, according to DOTD.

Louisiana State Police have released photos of a damaged finger expansion joint.

Traffic congestion was reported throughout the Lake Area today.

On the I-10 bridge, traffic was being diverted onto I-210 Eastbound, which was causing some traffic congestion that is currently extending back to La. 108. The traffic that was backed up along I-10 between the I-210 exit and the closure is being diverted onto the I-10 service road and onto Sampson Street or I-10 Westbound according to KPLC.

Credit: Louisiana State Police

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