SVCMNGR1 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 A gas well fire has Interstate 10 closed until Dec 4th. I would not recomend taking 90 to New Orleans. Quite a few stops, speed traps and bad roads. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/11634016....index=1&c=y The Advocate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhcougs Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 A gas well fire has Interstate 10 closed until Dec 4th. I would not recomend taking 90 to New Orleans. Quite a few stops, speed traps and bad roads. http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/11634016....index=1&c=y The Advocate I grew up in Morgan City, LA off of 90 south of Lafayette. I can tell you that between Lafayette and Houma, the number of speedtraps have almost become non-existent. The only thing to beware on the holidays are the local sheriffs departments looking for a bit of extra revenue. Now between Houma and New Orleans I don't know what the condition is but I sent an email to an old friend who makes that trip frequently. I'll report back when I know. Between Lafayette and Morgan City the road are kind of eh, hit or miss, but not too bad. Between Morgan City and Houma is straight stretches of elevated highway, and fresh asphalt. Just be careful if its wet when you hit the asphalt. None of the roads are any worst than I-10 between baytown and vidor used to be, but i'm not saying they are a whole lot better either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVCMNGR1 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Yeah, about those raised portions of highway. They are 55 mph for trucks and 60 for all other vehicles. I recently got a ticket for 81 MPH. The Sherriff was in an area where the X-band alert was continiously going off, I turned the seeing eye dog down and SURPRISE! There he was with his laser gun in hand waving me over. Just be careful if you take that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Lake Race Fan Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for the heads-up. Crap! That bites. What about 49 to 190 to 12? Looks like the best option to me. How many lanes is 190? Typical Louisianna! Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 My daughter just came from South Carolina and they came across on 190, where 10 was closed. She said it wasn't too bad. She said that is where the detour from IH10 took them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vir Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I read in our local paper, The Mobile Press, that I-10 was supposed to reopen Thursday of this week. The fire was supposed to be put out by then. I have never driven across the Achafalya raised highway when there was not a cop sitting on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVCMNGR1 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Thanks for the heads-up. Crap! That bites. What about 49 to 190 to 12? Looks like the best option to me. How many lanes is 190? Typical Louisianna! Danny I just talked to a friend that went that way. It is 2 lane (one lane each way) for most of the trip, but the road is decent. Depending on the time of day you may experience some traffic delays. They have the detour signs well placed so you shouldn't get lost. I heard they are still looking at Dec 4 before re-opening I-10, but you can call 1-800-469-4828 to verify before you leave. They can also advise of traffic conditions. If you are unfortunate enough to get close up and personal with one of Louisiana's finest, the appropriate responses are still yes sir and no sir. Coonass, headsucker and swamp rat will get you a BCS and a canine unit going through your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddy Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 could anybody that has any info on i 10 to snowball post any new stuff, if i hear anything i post, yeepee....going to the derby,,,,,,,,,,, waddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVCMNGR1 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 could anybody that has any info on i 10 to snowball post any new stuff, if i hear anything i post, yeepee....going to the derby,,,,,,,,,,, waddy Hey Waddy, I'm heading back to the Big Sleazy Sunday morning. I'll let y'all know what to expect Sunday night. Looks like a cold one going back, Dang heater core went bad and I have it by passed. BRRRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hray Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 What's the best exit to take and where to get back on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Rusty, They are routing everyone off (Eastbound) at I-49 in Lafayette, sending them North to Opelousas, (about 25 miles) to Hwy 190 east. When you are on 190, close to Baton Rouge, if you can get off, Take Hwy 415 south on the west side of Baton Rouge; It goes back to I-10, and gets you over to the Hammond bypass (I-12) without going through Baton Rouge itself. If they don't let you go Hwy 415, 190 east will go through Baton Rouge and cross the Hammond bypass. Heading back, they are diverting traffic at the same Hwy 415, to 190 west, to I-49 south and back to I-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddy Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hray Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Tom, Thanks. I've got a long drive on Fri. so hopefully the delay won't be too long. See you there Fri. and/or Sat. Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVCMNGR1 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Traffic Blog Lot's of information here if you can get past all the whining. I'm headed that way as soon as I shut down the computer. I'll let you know what I find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVCMNGR1 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I-10 is now open in both directions. It opened late last night according to the local news here in New Orleans. I must have been one of the last lucky ones to take the detour. Good luck to all heading over for the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vir Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thanks for the info. Danny will be coming from Houston Wednesday night. All you Texans be careful on your trip over, and may God be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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