New Orleans Drivers Alert: Lane Closures on Downman Road for Improvements Through December 2024

New Orleans drivers should prepare for delays on Downman Road between Chef Menteur Highway and Hayne Boulevard, as lane closures begin immediately. The Department of Public Works is implementing this as part of a street improvement project, with Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC handling the work, as confirmed by a recent announcement from the city. 

Expect alternating lane closures on Downman Road daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until late December 2024, weather permitting. The lanes will reopen each evening when work finishes for the day. The lane closures are part of the DPW 774 Downman Road and Lincoln Beach Boulevard Improvement Project. This project aims to fix issues with milling, overlay, and sidewalks to improve our roads. Drivers and pedestrians should watch for signs and traffic control measures in the area to help navigate the construction safely.

Details about the lane closures and their timing have been limited. However, the city assures that signs and traffic control measures will be set up to assist drivers and pedestrians. Indeed, as the City of New Orleans spelled out its intent in a recent disclosure, "The closures are necessary to complete milling, overlay, and sidewalk repairs as part of the DPW 774 Downman Road and Lincoln Beach Boulevard Improvement Project."