Motorists in Jefferson Parish should prepare for upcoming changes to their routine commutes. Starting early next week, roadwork on LA 3154 (Hickory Ave) from 9th St. to Jefferson Hwy will impact traffic flow. The utility work is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. and will involve the partial closure of both northbound and southbound lanes, alternating between left and right, through Friday until 5:00 p.m. daily. This was announced in an official statement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
According to the announcement, these closures are necessary for the cleaning of drain pipes and catch basins. The work is weather permitting and is part of state project number S.P. 4400030500. The department advises that commuters may experience delays and should plan their travel accordingly. The recurring single-lane closure is expected to impact traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day of the workweek..
Signs and barriers will be in place to direct traffic around the roadwork, and drivers are advised to proceed with caution while passing through the construction zone. Residents can use alternate routes to avoid delays, although local access will be maintained for those living near the construction site. The transportation department has stated that this will be an alternating lane closure designed to minimize disruption while allowing necessary maintenance work to proceed. For updates on this and other traffic advisories, the DOTD encourages the public to stay informed through its website and real-time traffic apps.
