US: Authorities close Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dec. 17

Authorities have temporarily closed both directions of Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana, due to multiple crashes early Dec. 17. The crashes were caused by dense fog in the area. Authorities advise motorists to use the I-10 East to the Twinspan Bridge, or I-10 West to I-55 North, as alternative routes. Officials have not provided an estimate as to when the bridge will reopen.

Significant transport disruptions are likely for the coming hours. Alternative routes are likely to see higher-than-usual traffic.