Heads up, East Bay commuters: Starting on Monday, July 7, you'll need to adjust your routes if they include Veterans Boulevard. According to a Jefferson Parish announcement, construction work is kicking off, and it's slated to last nearly three months, potentially gumming up your daily drive.
The nitty-gritty is this: one eastbound lane of Veterans Boulevard between David Drive and Clearview Parkway will be under construction from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Do note, the lane closure will only be active for the sections where crews are working. It's all in the name of progress, though: they're installing concrete curbs and making the necessary upgrades to ADA ramps, with a promise of wrapping up by October 3, weather permitting.
Drivers, for your sanity, it might be wise to start planning some alternative paths or, at the very least, prepping for a bit of extra traffic on the surrounding streets. While the work is undoubtedly a short-term hassle, it's an investment in safer, more accessible infrastructure for everyone. Keep in mind, during construction, the existing lanes will remain accessible, which should help alleviate the worst of the squeeze.
