Paris Road bridge connecting St. Bernard Parish to eastern New Orleans closed in both directions Friday night because of icing and an accident; Judge Perez Drive overpass over the Violet Canal

Sheriff James Pohlmann said the Paris Road bridge connecting St. Bernard Parish to eastern New Orleans was closed indefinitely Friday night in both directions because of icing and an accident.

The sheriff said the East Judge Perez Drive overpass over the Violet Canal is also icing.

Motorists should be cautious about driving as temperatures drop and freeze roadways already affected by rain.