Motorists who frequent West Esplanade Avenue in Jefferson Parish should brace for a lane closure starting at the end of this month. Jefferson Parish officials announced that one eastbound lane between Chateau Drive and North Arnoult Road will be sealed off to traffic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Friday, May 30, and the restrictions are set to last through Friday, Aug. 22.
The scheduled closure is not meant to serve as a mere inconvenience but is vital for installing sheeting to stabilize the slopes along the avenue, these efforts are significant for the prevention of future roadway deterioration and potential safety hazards for the daily commuters who pass this way. The work is expected to wrap up by Aug. 22 of the same year, pending cooperative weather conditions don’t cause any further delays.
Jefferson Parish officials request the public's understanding and patience during this necessary construction period, assuring that this temporary inconvenience is a step towards more secure and efficient travel in the future for everyone on the road, they further advise drivers to stay alert, noting that the construction zone will be clearly marked to ensure motorist and worker safety.
