The Lester Avenue bridge over the Airline Drive canal in Jefferson Parish will close indefinitely starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday. Motorists are advised to use Little Farms Avenue as an alternative route. The closure follows recent inspections that revealed significant issues. More details are available on the Jefferson Parish's website.
Officials have announced that the bridge will be closed for repairs due to its condition. Traffic will be redirected to alternative routes during this time. The bridge will remain out of service until a remediation plan is developed and put in place. The closure is expected to impact local travel, as reported by the Jefferson Parish.
The Jefferson Parish announced the closure of a bridge due to issues found during an inspection. The notice stated, "This closure is necessary due to bridge issues discovered during inspection," but no timeline was provided for reopening. Local authorities are working to assess the necessary repairs and will provide updates as the situation progresses.
