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Roadwork on US 90 in Orleans Parish will cause lane and shoulder closures for asphalt and sidewalk improvements from April 15 to May 5, 2025, and detours will be provided.
Road work in Destrehan prompts detours; Ormond Center Court and LA 633 experience closures and lane restrictions for upgrades, affecting local commutes.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs won the 2024 Environmental Leadership Program's Municipality Achievement Award for pollution prevention efforts.
Community & Society in ...
Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Ranges in Louisiana will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with regular operations on April 19. Entrance requires specific licenses or permits.
New Orleans drivers should expect closures on Westbound US 90 BUS, including Crescent City Connection and Tchoupitoulas St. ramp, due to roadwork from April 16 at 7 PM to April 17 at 4 AM.
Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with Trust for Public Land, has established the Flatwoods Savanna WMA in Allen Parish, focused on conservation and recreation.
Weather & Environment in ...
The weather forecast for New Orleans indicates sunny days and clear nights with mild spring temperatures around 80°F, light winds, and little to no rain.
Ongoing roadwork in St. Charles Parish may cause travel delays; updated navigation and extra travel time are advised due to road closures and lane obstructions.
West Metairie Avenue at Kent Avenue will see the right westbound lane closed for drainage leak repairs from April 14 to April 18, per Jefferson Parish's website.
New Orleans introduces temporary street closures in the French Quarter for the French Quarter Festival to ensure public safety, impacting traffic until April 14.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
NOPD's preliminary data on sex crimes and domestic violence for Q1 2025 indicates ongoing challenges, with further analysis to come; full report available on NOPD News website.
NOPD seeks public help in finding a suspect, David Leonard, wanted for vehicle theft offenses and altering VINs, after stolen vehicles were found during a search.
Roadwork on LA 428 in New Orleans may cause traffic disruptions through April 11 due to utility work, with shoulder closures from Behrman Ave to Cumberland Ct.
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