Commuters in Orleans Parish are advised to prepare for alternating lane closures on US 90 (Chef Menteur Highway) due to roadwork scheduled to begin on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 AM. Both eastbound and westbound directions between Press Drive and Majestic Oaks Drive will be partially closed for traffic signal work, as announced by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development on their website. The project is expected to last until Friday, March 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM, weather permitting.
For those planning to navigate the area, timing is essential. Eastbound US 90 will experience recurring single-lane closures from 7 AM to 3 PM on Monday, March 3, and from Wednesday, March 5th to Friday, March 7. The westbound closures will follow a slightly different schedule, with lanes to alternatively close from 9 AM to 5 PM on the same dates. Notably, there will be no scheduled closures on Tuesday, March 4, in observance of Mardi Gras Day, according to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's announcement.
Roadwork is happening as part of project H.012312.6 to update traffic signals on a busy highway. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to take alternate routes if possible. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development asks for patience while crews work to improve safety and traffic systems along US 90. Local residents and regular users of Chef Menteur Highway may need to adjust their schedules.
