A blowout on I-10 near the Twin Span or a slow leak noticed on Gause Boulevard: either way, book a tire change in the Hopper app and a driver comes to put your spare on. You see the price before you confirm.
If you get a flat on the bridge, slow down, keep your hazards on and try to reach the Slidell or New Orleans East end before stopping. Bridge shoulders leave very little room to work.
Construction zones and debris around the I-10/I-12 interchange are common causes of punctures. If you've just come through a work zone and the car pulls to one side, slow down and get off at the next exit.
What to expect
A tire change means a driver comes to your car and swaps the flat for your spare. Before you book, check that you have a spare and that it holds air, and look for the wheel lock key if your wheels use locking lug nuts. If you're on a busy road, turn on your hazards and wait somewhere safe away from traffic, not beside the car.
A tip for Slidell drivers
Around the I-10, I-12 and I-59 interchanges, traffic merges fast. Exit and stop in a lot if you can, rather than on a ramp.