Bonnet Carre' Spillway tested Monday morning as the Mississippi River continues to rise

The Mississippi River continues to swell after a heavy rain event from up north a few weeks ago. Officials are now taking steps to limit impacts, especially near New Orleans.The Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway on Monday morning. This gave crews a chance to get out and become familiar with the process. Only one out of the 350 bays was briefly operated.But even without all gates closed, water was still seeping through control structure divi