NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Causeway Bridge has reopened following a crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The Causeway Police Department posted to social media that the closure happened around 12:18 p.m. and shut down the southbound lanes of the bridge. $10M awarded for improvements to MSY airport Causeway police reported the bridge is expected the closure to last an hour. Southbound lanes have reopened but the left lane will remain closed at mile marker 14.8. WGNO's Curt Sprang captured video of the backed-up traffic. The video shows cars backing up and traveling in the opposite direction to exit the bridge. Details of the crash are unknown at this time. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Two indicted in Slidell manslaughter, attempted car theft case Warm and dry weather expected to continue through October Watch: Alvin Kamara talks new contract extension with the New Orleans Saints 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025 Big Game Bound: Assessing impact of Bears' Caleb Williams, other rookie quarterbacks