People driving through New Orleans this weekend should prepare for detours, because the Department of Parks & Parkways is trimming trees and tackling invasive vegetation. Per an advisory posted by the city, starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, the I-10 on ramps at Tulane Avenue (eastbound) and Orleans Avenue (westbound) will be out of commission, according to the City of New Orleans.
During this greenery grooming session, those looking to hop onto I-10 East will need to continue down North Claiborne Avenue to the next on ramp at Dumaine Street, as for the westbound wanderers, the alternative path will lead them further down South Claiborne Avenue, to roll onto the interstate past Gravier Street. The closures, meant to improve visibility and safety for drivers, are expected to persist until the late afternoon, with operations wrapping up and ramps reopening at 4 p.m. on the same day, as reported by the City of New Orleans.
"Please follow all temporary signage," the Office of Strategic Engagement urges, underlining the importance of public safety during these temporary route changes. For those with burning inquiries or in need of clarity, the Office of Strategic Engagement is reachable at (504) 658.7623 or direct an email to [email protected], as detailed by the City of New Orleans.
In the spirit of keeping the community in the loop, text messaging updates are on the horizon, the City of New Orleans planning to launch a service aiming to drop timely construction alerts straight to residents' phones. To join the digital wave of informed citizenry, locals can text ROADWORK to 77295 or visit the ready.nola.gov/alerts website, to create a profile and stay atop the "roadwork" alert list. In a world where time, is of the essence, and nobody relishes an unexpected jam—the heads-up could be a game changer.
