LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) — UPDATE, 4:45 p.m.: All lanes are now open on I-10 W at I-49, but congestion remains at least five miles in length.

ORIGINAL: I-10 W is partially closed at I-49 due to an accident.

According to http://lafayette911.org/, Lafayette Police and Fire officials are responding to the incident.

Traffic remains congested, and drivers are advised to find alternate routes.

We will continue updating this story.