UPDATE: the crash has been cleared, and the roadway is back open.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported LA Highway 1 is currently CLOSED due to a single-vehicle crash near West 56th Street in Cut Off. A school bus turning from West 56th Street to LA 1 ran off the roadway into a ditch. In addition to the driver, there were 34 children on board. No injuries were reported. All parents have been notified.

The closure is expected to last at least 30-60 minutes to allow for the removal of the bus from the ditch. Motorists should detour to LA 308 or LA 3235 during the closure.