Hours of congestion plagues I-10 near MS-LA state line. How long you’ll wait today.

Travelers near the Mississippi-Louisiana state line should expect heavy traffic delays and congestion for hours during their Monday commute.

According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, travelers going westbound on I-10 near Exit 2 near Waveland should expect major delays. The congestion is expected to last for approximately 5-and-a-half hours, MDOT said at 9:19 a.m.

This is the second warning today from MDOT about congestion in the area and one of many over the last week.

Located near the border, this portion of I-10 is a heavily trafficked area for Hancock County residents who drive to Slidell, New Orleans or the Northshore for work.

This is yet another slowdown of note along the stretch of highway, as MDOT sends out near daily alerts about slowdowns along the stretch of highway.

Approximate delays from the alerts range from 55 minutes to seven hours, with the average delay usually between four to five hours.

The delays have been occurring for more than 2 months after a bridge was damaged by a semi-truck hauling BMWs. MDOT hopes the bridge will be repaired by April.

This story was originally published March 21, 2022 at 12:11 PM.