Get ready for a bit of a detour if you're planning to cruise along Causeway Boulevard this week. According to an announcement made by the Jefferson Parish, lane closures will be taking effect to make way for the removal of construction equipment. Drivers who usually pass through the northbound lane from Bauvais Street to the Airline Overpass will have to find an alternative route between 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. from January 31 to February 7. Similarly, southbound travelers will face closures from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. starting February 1 through February 7.
For those who frequently use these routes, the adjustment might spell some added minutes to their commute. The official notice, which was first reported by the Jefferson Parish website, states motorists are to use the available lane during these times. While the exact nature of construction was not detailed, the interruption is a means to an end as crews work to clear out the heavy machinery.
The timing of these closures might raise a few eyebrows, given the span overlaps with both peak and off-peak hours, which could lead to heavier than usual traffic congestion. Local officials are likely banking on drivers adjusting their schedules or finding alternative routes to mitigate the slowdown. According to the Jefferson Parish website, all work is scheduled to be wrapped up by Friday, February 7, so long as the weather permits.
