Attention drivers in Jefferson Parish: Prepare to adjust your commute this week due to scheduled road construction on US 90. Beginning yesterday, August 4, at 6:00 AM and running through Friday, August 8, at 5:00 PM, there will be partial closures in both directions affecting both left and right lanes. According to an announcement posted on the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development website, this alternating lane closure is to facilitate roadway widening operations.
The specific stretch of US 90 to be aware of spans from Live Oak Blvd to S Kenner Ave. Motorists are advised to plan for possible delays due to the ongoing work, which is necessary for the improvements to the road infrastructure. Traffic flow will be intermittently interrupted with the recurrent single lane closures from Monday through Friday, with work commencing each day at 6 AM and concluding at 5 PM, weather allowing.
Commuters and residents may need to seek alternative routes or leave extra time for travel. The Department of Transportation encourages drivers to exercise caution around work zones and be mindful of the road crews. The lane closures and work schedule are, of course, contingent upon favorable weather conditions. With these infrastructure enhancements, the department aims to provide a broader and safer thoroughfare for the daily surge of vehicles that rely on this major route.
For real-time updates on the construction and any changes to the schedule or lane closures, the public can refer to the Louisiana DOTD website.
