St. Tammany Parish, La. – Multiple grass fires along Interstate 12 are diverting traffic in St. Tammany Parish, causing extended detours.
According to a Sunday Facebook post from Louisiana State Police, troopers and other first responders are on the scene of several grass fires along I-12. The fires prompted immediate traffic adjustments in both directions.
State police said all eastbound traffic on Interstate 12 is being diverted to Louisiana Highway 59. Westbound traffic is being rerouted to Louisiana Highway 434. Motorists traveling through the area are encouraged to seek alternate routes.
Officials advised drivers to consider U.S. Highway 190 or Louisiana Highway 36 to avoid affected stretches of the interstate while emergency crews continue working at the scene.
Authorities urged the public to adjust travel plans and expect delays as response efforts remain ongoing. The duration of the closures was not immediately announced.
Drivers can monitor real-time road closure information through the Louisiana 511 system by calling 511, visiting 511la.org, or using the Louisiana 511 mobile app.
The detours may impact commuters and students traveling through the corridor during peak travel hours.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the fires. The cause of the grass fires has not yet been released.
This is a developing situation, and motorists are advised to use caution when traveling near the affected areas.
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