In this 2017 file photo, traffic flows on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Construction on the bridge began in 1949. The 1.3-mile-long structure was officially named the World War II Memorial Bridge in June 1951. It opened Sept. 28, 1951, with 5,286 pairs of dueling pistol likenesses adorning the iron railing. (Rick Hickman / American Press Archives)

The Lake Charles and Westlake police departments are urging motorists to avoid the Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge headed eastbound this morning.

A driver lost a trailer full of iron and eastbound lanes have been blocked for more than an hour. Traffic is backed up several miles.