LAPLACE, La. — The eastbound Bonnet Carre Spillway heading into New Orleans reopened after a jackknifed 18-wheeler on the Spillway caused authorities to close it for several hours.
This happened during the early morning commute hours. State Police had to divert traffic onto southbound I-55 at the Laplace exit which caused delays for most early-morning commuters.
The truck leaked fuel and cleanup had the Spillway into New Orleans closed for several hours while crews used sand to clean up the fuel on the roadway.
A heavy-duty tow truck was called to the scene to right the jackknifed truck and trailer.
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