Heading to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and planning to cruise straight down Airport Access Road? Kenner Police would really prefer you did not. The department shared a brief update Thursday warning drivers to steer clear of the airport approach while officers handled what they described only as an ongoing situation, with delays and detours likely.
Kenner Police Update
According to Kenner Police, the video reel, posted at 2:43 p.m. UTC (9:43 a.m. CDT) on June 18, 2026, urged motorists to avoid Airport Access Road and the airport while officers worked the scene. The advisory warned of delays and asked drivers to follow police instructions and take alternate routes whenever possible. The department did not share what triggered the alert or offer an estimated time for the road to fully reopen, and there was no detailed follow-up in the reel itself.
What Travelers Should Do
Passengers are being told to go back to basics, meaning check with your airline and the airport before you head out. MSY lists current arrivals and departures along with airline contact information. If you are driving toward the terminal, the advice is simple but not exactly fun: leave earlier than usual, expect heavier traffic, and be ready for detours. Options like Veterans Boulevard or Loyola Drive may help you route around the worst of the slowdown, although congestion near the terminal is still likely.
Local Context
The timing is touchy because Airport Access Road has already been in the spotlight thanks to ongoing plans to reshape how drivers get in and out of MSY. Changes to terminal access can magnify the impact of even short-term closures or police activity. Earlier this year, Fox 8 reported that federal funding had been secured for an express shuttle connector and other roadway upgrades that are expected to change traffic patterns around the airport.
How To Get Alerts
Kenner Police regularly shares traffic and road-closure information through its official channels, and the city outlines how residents can sign up for notifications when an incident ties up local roads. Details on enrollment and where to follow the department for the fastest updates are available from the City of Kenner.
