NEW ORLEANS- A truck carrying molasses overturned and spilled its load on I-10 eastbound, closing three lanes for hours Monday night, WWL-TV reports.

Total Traffic New Orleans reported that the crash happened near the intersection of I-10 and I-510 around 10 p.m.

As of 9 a.m. all lanes remained blocked on I-10 eastbound at I-510, while crews cleaned the mess.

All lanes remain blocked on I-10 East past I-510 due to an accident. Traffic is being directed onto the right shoulder. Congestion from this incident is minimal. Motorists are advised to use an alternate.

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