US 90 West at South Kenner Avenue in Avondale was the scene of a collision this Wednesday morning, when a dump truck met with a garbage truck in an unfortunate accident. The incident, which resulted in a diesel and sand spill, caused both westbound lanes to be temporarily closed, as reported by WDSU. Not long after, traffic resumed its flow with the road reopening and congestion described as minimal.
Emergency services, including Louisiana State Police Department, were quick to the scene to manage the spill and clear the road of the debris. According to WGNO, the roadway was cleared and operational by 10:38 a.m, providing relief to commuters. No citations were issued, and the drivers of both trucks were hospitalized with minor injuries, ensuring their wellbeing in the aftermath of what could have been, a more tragic ordeal.
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that Highway 90 westbound was completely shut down near the landfill in Jefferson Parish, near the St. Charles Parish line. However, the Department of Transportation and Development announced that all lanes had reopened around 10:30 a.m., with minimal delays expected moving forward, as stated by WWLTV.
