I was watching the news earlier and I hope this thing really isn't coming to LA, because this contra flow idea is very flawed. So much for the improved plan... I can see this being worse than last year. It seems that the only people who can take I-10 out of Baton Rouge must come from New Orleans across the spillway... and they have a choice I-10 or I-55 (if they cut over towards Hammond). Everyone else.... including those form New Orleans East/Slidell/Covington (on I-12 West) and Metairie (who cross the Causeway) are required to go on I-55. So, let's see...seems to me that I-55 is going to end up with a ton of traffic, while I-10 from Baton Rouge is smooth sailing. Too bad I live in Mandeville and have no choice but take I-12 (or Hwy 190, which would be a disaster). I guess same as last year... if you're going to go, go early... if you're not on the road by the time Ray Nagin panics everyone, it's too late....

Contraflow info for anyone interested:
http://www.loep.state.la.us/evacinfo/no_contraflow.htm
(It's sideways, though)