Motorists in New Orleans should gear up for some traffic adjustments starting next week. According to an advisory from the City of New Orleans, lane closures will be implemented at Poydras and Lasalle Streets beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, to facilitate the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps. Expect the riverbound left-turn lane of Poydras Street at Lasalle Street and the lakebound left travel lane on Poydras between S. Liberty Street and Lasalle Street to be temporarily out of commission.
The closures, slated to last approximately one week, are part of the larger Poydras Street Improvements Project stretching from S. Claiborne Avenue to S. Liberty Street. This project, which has been underway since May 20, is set for completion by the end of October of this year. It includes not just the curb ramps but also roadway removal and replacement, re-striping, and sidewalk repairs a myriad of updates aimed at making the city streets more navigable for all.
Commuters should look out for posted signage and traffic control measures like barrels and fencing to navigate around the work sites. The City of New Orleans has put measures in place to minimize inconvenience and ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers during this period of roadway enhancements.
Other ongoing projects include improvements on Poydras Street from Loyola Avenue to Convention Center Boulevard, which are also expected to be wrapped up by this coming October. For those seeking further details or updates on these projects and their impacts on traffic, the Department of Public Works can be contacted at 504-658-8000 or via email at [email protected].
