TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 East back open after shutdown due to vehicle fire

UPDATE: All lanes are now open as of 9:20 p.m.

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WEST BATON ROUGE - Authorities had to shut down I-10 East before Lobdell due to a vehicle fire Monday evening.

As of 8:47 p.m., the interstate is still closed. Congestion is approximately 2 miles in length.

Drivers are advised to use an alternate route if possible.

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