A late-Thursday fatal crash halted I-10 westbound traffic at the I-310 south exit (Exit 220) in St. Charles Parish, closing the interstate while deputies worked the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. Response units stayed on site as investigators examined the area, and an 11:17 p.m. update from the sheriff’s office reported that the roadway had reopened.
Official update from the sheriff’s office
According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, the crash took place on I-10 westbound at the I-310 south exit (Exit 220), and response units were on scene managing the closure. In its Facebook post, the sheriff’s office later added an 11:17 p.m. update confirming that the roadway had reopened, but it did not provide information on how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any other injuries.
Where drivers were affected
The I-310 south exit (Exit 220) is a key interchange that links I-10 with river-parish routes and nearby local roads, so closures here can quickly ripple through the area’s traffic flow. St. Charles Parish regularly shares closure notices and detour options online; for background on local routes and previous traffic impacts, visit the St. Charles Parish website.
How to get real-time updates
Drivers looking to avoid sudden backups along I-10 and neighboring highways can use the Louisiana 511 traveler-information site for real-time closure alerts, traffic cameras and travel times. Motorists are also encouraged to follow the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office online for official incident updates. We will update this story as officials release more information.
