BATON ROUGE- I10 West at Highland Road is now open following its closer due to a car fire according to DOTD.

Fire crews are on the scene, they say the blaze followed a two vehicle crash, both cars caught on fire.

There are no injuries.

Heavy traffic remains to LA 73.

Drivers are recommended to use an alternate route.

I-10 West is closed at Highland Road due to an accident. Congestion is approaching LA 73. Use alternate route.

— Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) November 30, 2018

All lanes are open I-10 West at Highland Road. Congestion remains beyond LA 73. Expect heavy delays.

— Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) November 30, 2018