ASCENSION - According to officials with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, as of 9:12 a.m. Wednesday, the Bayou Manchac Bridge at Old Perkins Road, near the East Baton Rouge Parish line is closed to traffic.

THIS ROAD CLOSURE IS NOW OPEN

Officials say there is heavy traffic congestion in the area.

They ask that area drivers use an alternate route until further notice.

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