Lake Charles I-10 Westbound Near Exit 31B Snarled by Jackknifed Truck – Find Alternate Routes

By Calcasieu Staff

Published January 24, 2024

Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles Police Department and Louisiana DOTD are advising drivers to avoid Interstate 10 westbound near Belden Street Exit (US 90 Exit / Exit 31B) for the next few hours due to a traffic crash involving a jackknifed 18-wheeler.

At least two lanes are blocked with possible closure of all lanes for recovery.

Drivers should avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

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Approximate area of the crash in Lake Charles.

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