Story By: Daniel BrownPublished On: February 26, 2023 at 10:20 AM CST

I-55 closed at Manchac so crews can fish semi from bayou

MANCHAC — Louisiana State Police has closed I-55 southbound to recover an 18 wheeler that went into the bayou.

State police are having vehicles exit at the Manchac exit, travel on the low road and reenter on I-55 at Ruddock.

The closure is expected to last most of the day Sunday, taking eight hours to fish the semi from the bayou

The semi reportedly went into the bayou earlier this week, but crews waiting until Sunday for the recovery to minimize the traffic impacts. The driver’s condition was not disclosed.

Louisiana State Police closed portions of I-55 near Manchac to recover an 18 wheeler from the bayou (Photo: Louisiana State Police)
Louisiana State Police closed portions of I-55 near Manchac to recover an 18 wheeler from the bayou (Photo: Louisiana State Police)

TROOP B TRAFFIC ADVISORY:

I-55 south is closed at Manchac for the recovery of an 18 wheeler. Traffic will be allowed to exit, travel on the low road and re-enter I-55 south at Ruddock. The closure is expected to last at least 8 hours, please plan accordingly.

Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown is an award-winning journalist from Livingston Parish. Daniel began his career in Baton Rouge before working at television stations in Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Beaumont. As a newsroom editorial leader, Daniel has helped lead stations to regional Emmy awards as well as Edward R. Murrow awards for distinguished journalism. He is a proud graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.