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Major Road Closure in Jefferson Parish, Wright Avenue from Terry Parkway to Hector Avenue Shuts Down for Improvements

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Published on January 08, 2026
Major Road Closure in Jefferson Parish, Wright Avenue from Terry Parkway to Hector Avenue Shuts Down for ImprovementsSource: Facebook/Jefferson Parish

The east side of Wright Avenue between Terry Parkway and Hector Avenue will be closed starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 12. The closure will remain in effect until 5 p.m. on May 22, according to the Jefferson Parish's Facebook post.

Motorists are advised to use the roadway on the west side of the canal as an alternate route. This closure is necessary to allow for roadway, sidewalk, and drainage improvements, as reported by the Jefferson Parish.

All work is scheduled to be completed by May 22, weather permitting. For more information, contact the Engineering Department at (504) 736-6500.