8 1/2 Hours, 28 Miles

[LSUChamps0002]

First, my prayers to all in FL and AL during this time. We got lucky in New Orleans and I am very happy we did. Having said that.......

Ok, I spent the last two days in MS, after evacuating from Metairie, LA. I do not know if this has been discussed. If it has, then forgive the thread.

I left my house Tuesday at 2:00 pm. It took me 8 1/2 hours to go a little under 28 miles. And - I cut off 1 mile from the I-10 parking lot using a back way, so I really saved about an hour there. Also, I spent some time on the side of the road to pick up some time.

So, 8 1/2 would have been more.

Coming home, the mayor and Jeff Parish president were patting themselves on the back for a great job. They did a good job evacuating everyone, but traffic was so, so, so, so, so, very bad.

8 1/2 hours for 28 miles.

One last time ...

8 1/2 hours for 28 miles. Ugh.

[lapeym]

Yes, it has been discussed. You also left at the peak of maximum traffic, as it took me 5.5 hours to get to BR the following morning. Those I know who left at 3am or earlier got to BR in about 3 hours. I took Airline hwy which helped.

Next time, DO NOT TAKE the interstate until past Baton Rouge. Look at a map and look at the other routes. Although they are painfully slow, they are not as bad as the Interstate.