Commuters in Jefferson Parish, take note: roadwork is on the horizon for LA 49 (Williams Blvd), starting today, July 21. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a partial lane closure which will impact both southbound and northbound traffic.
Affecting the stretch between W Metairie Ave and US 61 (Airline Dr), the construction efforts are due to begin at 8:30 AM today, and are expected to extend until 3:00 PM on Friday, July 25, weather permitting. Announced by the DOTD through official channels, both the left and right lanes will see alternating closures during these times.
This roadwork initiative is part of a project labeled H.015818, which involves curb and asphalt base repairs, binder in the median for the left turn lanes, and catch basin adjustment. Motorists should be prepared for recurring single-lane closures from 8:30 AM to 3 PM daily throughout the week.
Travelers using this route should factor in additional transit time and consider seeking alternate pathways. While the inconvenience for drivers is clear, these improvements are part of broader infrastructure developments aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic flow in the long run. According to the DOTD, the partial closures are necessary "for curb, asphalt base, binder in the median for the left turn lanes and catch basin adjustment."
