The roads of Jefferson Parish will experience construction as roadwork on LA 49, commonly known as Williams Blvd, is set to begin this weekend. According to an announcement by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the work started earlier today at 7:00 a.m. and will intermittently continue until Friday, depending on the weather.
Motorists should be prepared for alternating lane closures, affecting both the left and right lanes in the construction zones. Drivers traveling through the construction area from I-10 to W Metairie Ave and back will experience these closures this weekend and the following week during specified hours. To facilitate the roadwork, alternating lane closures will occur on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
Further interruptions will continue into the weekdays, with lane closures starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. and lasting until Friday at 3:00 p.m. Traffic flow will be altered during this period, with the alternating lane closure strategy in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. These closures, aimed at improving infrastructure, will follow the same pattern during night hours starting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. and lasting until Friday morning, when the construction lights go off at 7:00 a.m.
Commuters and residents planning their routes around Jefferson Parish are advised to expect potential delays throughout the duration of the roadwork. Travelers on LA 49 may want to consider alternative routes to avoid traffic disruptions. Officials have urged drivers to exercise caution and follow construction signage while navigating through these areas during project hours.
