MANCHAC - Workers took the latest steps in repairing the I-55 bridge on Wednesday following a major chain reaction crash that left seven people dead.

The Department of Transportation and Development shared photos of the progress, showing crews pouring concrete in a damaged southbound lane on the interstate. 

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Crews are pouring concrete in the left lane going southbound. Motorists should expect to see repair work on the north and southbound decks in the coming weeks.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE: https://t.co/RPh9Kirt9h pic.twitter.com/FwsUwP3b0K

— Louisiana DOTD (@La_DOTD) November 8, 2023

As of Wednesday, the southbound side of the interstate was partially open to traffic, while the northbound side remains shut down. Last week, the department said I-55 could stay closed for weeks as repair work continues on the interstate.