Traffic has resumed in both directions on I-59 after a severe accident had initially shut down the interstate near a rest area between the split and Pearl River, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. The Facebook post from the sheriff's office urged drivers to "avoid the area" as the incident was attended to by emergency services.
After the initial traffic halt, the southbound lanes were "back open and traffic is starting to move in that direction," another update stated, relieving motorists caught in the standstill. However, northbound travel continued to remain hindered, as crews worked to safely clear the accident site and ensure that it was safe for vehicles to once again freely travel.
The sheriff's office kept the public informed via social media, emphasizing the importance of caution when passing through the affected segment of I-59. "Drive carefully," was the succinct advice provided as movement resumed in both north and southbound lanes, signaling a return to the regular flow of traffic. No further details about the crash were released immediately, leaving questions about the cause and any potential injuries unanswered for the time being.
