New Orleans residents and commuters should brace for some traffic adjustments, as roadwork is scheduled to impact US 90 (S Claiborne Ave) between Broadway St and Versailles Blvd, officials have announced. Slated to start at 7:00 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026, and expected to end by 4:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026, weather permitting, the road construction project will enforce a partial closure to facilitate necessary road improvements. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) notes that the left lane on both westbound and eastbound directions of the thoroughfare will be affected during this time.
The left lane in the area will be closed from 7 AM to 4 PM on Thursday and Friday due to scheduled construction. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly, as the closures may slow traffic, though city officials expect minimal overall impact on traffic patterns.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has scheduled construction as part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance and upgrades in the region. Drivers are advised to be cautious in the construction area and watch for work crews and equipment.
Updates on this and other traffic-related issues can be found on DOTD's official website. Commuters are encouraged to check the site for real-time information regarding road conditions. This temporary inconvenience is deemed a necessary step forward in the path of progress, one that will lead to long-term benefits once the roadwork's completion facilitates smoother and safer journeys for all who traverse these storied avenues of New Orleans.
