Heads up, drivers! If you're planning to navigate through St. Charles Parish, be prepared for road closures and construction delays starting this week. According to an announcement from the St. Charles Parish website, Ormond Center Court in Destrehan will be closed for road construction from 150 Ormond Center Court to 3001 Ormond Blvd, with a detour in place.
For those who frequent the area, this means a brief detour from the comfort of Rotolo's Pizza to Buddy's Frostop is in order. The closures are a part of the ongoing Road Maintenance Program led by the St. Charles Parish, aiming to enhance the quality of local thoroughfares with patching, milling, and paving efforts. Diving into the details, Barriere Construction is handling the series of roadworks for this summer swelter.
Mark your calendar because the closures continue with the following schedule: Today, Fifth Street will be under the milling process between Norco Street and its dead end in Norco. The following day, July 2, brings milling to a trio of streets — Vans Lane and Mary Street in Destrehan, and Badeaux Lane, along with Frickey Lane, both in Bayou Gauche. Notably, Vans Lane will be off-limits to emergency vehicles, raising concerns over potential response delays.
As the week progresses, Schexnaydre Lane will also see activity with patching on Thursday, July 3, and flaggers on the scene for safety. The roadwork will hit a bit of a stride from July 7 to 10, returning to Schexnaydre Lane for milling operations. While milling might be second nature to the construction crews, community patience with the disruptions will undoubtedly be tested. July 11 and the 12 will wrap up with paving on Fifth Street, a final act in the symphony of maintenance activities.
While no state road closures have been reported, local drivers should plan for extra travel time and stay alert for alternate routes. The St. Charles Parish website suggests checking for the latest updates and is accessible here for those interested in the precise details and any potential changes to the construction timeline.
