Northbound Evangeline Thruway closed at Second Street in Lafayette
Northbound Evangeline Thruway is closed due to an accident, authorities said.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Northbound Evangeline Thruway is closed due to an accident, authorities said.
The Lafayette Police Department is currently on the scene at Northeast Evangeline Thruway at Second Street, where an industrial-sized generator became detached from the 18-wheeler trailer that was hauling the equipment. The generator is blocking the roadway and all northbound traffic is being diverted.
Crews are waiting for the proper equipment to arrive to remove the generator from the roadway.
Police are asking motorists to seek an alternate route until the issue is resolved. Traffic can exit the Evangeline Thruway at Louisiana Avenue to bypass the blocked intersection. Northbound traffic on the Evangeline Thruway is open starting at East Simcoe Street.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.