Jefferson Parish drivers, take note: significant roadwork is set to disrupt traffic along LA 611-9 (Metairie Road), both eastbound and westbound, starting this evening, July 25, at 6:00 PM. The scheduled maintenance, as announced by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is expected to persist through the weekend until Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 PM. The construction work focuses on concrete pavement patching and related work around the 17th St Canal area, leading to a complete shutdown of the specified segment.
For those planning to navigate this route, it's crucial to acknowledge that the Johnson St left turn lane will be exclusively closed off during this period. Despite the complete closure, officials assure that "access to all driveways will be maintained during construction," as mentioned on the DOTD website. This assurance offers some relief to locals concerned about reaching their homes or businesses amid the disruptions.
Closure specifics aren't confined to this weekend either. The DOTD details a recurring sequence of events taking place afterward. Starting Monday, July 28 at 9:00 AM until August 1 at 4:00 PM, drivers will encounter alternating single lane closures affecting both the left and right lanes for further work. The scope of the operation will include asphalt pavement patching, milling, overlay asphalt, and more concrete pavement patching.
Those who frequent this route might want to consider alternative paths for the upcoming week. It's worth noting that these improvements are weather permitting, meaning schedules could shift if Mother Nature decides otherwise. For realtime traffic information and work updates, watch for notices from the DOTD or visit their website linked above.
