Acadia Parish, LA – Drivers traveling along Interstate 10 in southern Louisiana are facing significant delays Sunday after a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer shut down lanes near the Egan exit.
According to Louisiana State Police, Troop I troopers responded to the crash on I-10 Eastbound near mile marker 73, just after the Egan exit, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Authorities said the incident involves a commercial motor vehicle that overturned, prompting an extended cleanup operation.
Officials estimate the cleanup could take approximately five hours, creating heavy congestion along a key stretch of highway connecting Lake Charles, Jennings, and Lafayette. Motorists are being urged to adjust travel plans and seek alternate routes to avoid the area.
The crash is impacting one of the busiest eastbound corridors in the region, particularly affecting drivers heading toward Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Traffic backups are expected to extend for عدة miles as crews work to clear the scene and reopen lanes safely.
Drivers can check real-time road closures and conditions through the Louisiana 511 system by calling 511, visiting 511la.org, or using the Louisiana 511 mobile app.
No additional details about injuries or the cause of the crash have been released as of Sunday afternoon. Updates are expected as cleanup efforts continue and lanes begin to reopen.
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