PORT ALLEN — An I-10 westbound crash near the La. 1 exit on the Mississippi River Bridge caused major backups into Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning.

The crash, which was first reported around 5:15 a.m., caused traffic congestion past College Drive. 

The roadway reopened around 7:20 a.m.

Ambulances and law enforcement responded to the scene of the crash. Officials told WBRZ that Louisiana State Police is leading the investigation into the crash.