Heads up, Metairie drivers: a stretch of West Esplanade Avenue is about to temporarily close for part of the weekend. If you're planning to travel westbound between Power Boulevard and David Drive, you'll need to find an alternative route. The closure will kick in at 7 a.m. on the morning of Saturday and is expected to last until 5 p.m. Sunday, as per Jefferson Parish authorities.
This isn't just to make your life harder. The reason for the inconvenience is a drainage upgrade — workers are set to install new drainage pipes. While they're aiming to have the pipes in place and the road reopened by Sunday evening, they've made it clear that this plan is subject to the whims of the weather.
Detour signs will be posted to direct traffic, but locals who know the streets may already be figuring out their own contingencies. With any luck, the weather will play nice and the work will wrap up quickly.
Stay tuned to local updates and plan accordingly if West Esplanade Avenue is a part of your weekend commute.
