I-10 reopens after downed powerline caused major traffic delays

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - All I-10 lanes have reopened after a downed powerline caused major traffic delays on Thursday.

11:50 update: all lanes of I-10 have been reopened.
— NOLA Ready (@nolaready) December 3, 2020

According to Entergy, crews are on scene to straighten the pole after it was hit by a car on Tulane Avenue.

All lanes are open on I-10 East at Metairie Road. Congestion from this incident has reached the I-10/I-610 split. Expect heavy delays.
— New Orleans Traffic (@NOLA_Traffic) December 3, 2020

All lanes are open on I-10 West at Carrollton Avenue. Congestion from this incident has reached the Crescent City Connection Bridge on US 90B East. Expect heavy delays.
— New Orleans Traffic (@NOLA_Traffic) December 3, 2020

Commuters should be aware of heavy traffic delays when commuting.

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