Jefferson Parish Drivers Alert Lane Closures on West Esplanade Avenue for Melody Bridge Dismantling
Construction on West Esplanade Ave. at Melody Dr. in Jefferson Parish is expected to disrupt traffic as crews dismantle the old Melody Bridge. Eastbound lane closures until Dec. 12, followed by westbound closures until Dec. 20.
Year-Long Lane Closures on LA 3127 to Impact Bay Area Commuters Starting November 2025
Lane closures on LA 3127 will occur between St. James and St. Charles Parish Lines from Nov 3, 2025, to Oct 30, 2026, due to construction, with detours advised.
LDWF Completes New 200-Acre Oyster Reef in Sister Lake to Revitalize Marine Life and Boost Local Industry
LDWF completed a 200-acre oyster reef in Sister Lake to restore habitats and bolster oyster populations after the Deepwater Horizon spill, part of a $26 million rehabilitation project.
LaSalle Park Walk Track in Jefferson Parish Partially Closes for Construction Linked to Ochsner Medical Complex Project
LaSalle Park Walk Track in Jefferson Parish will be partially closed from November 24, 2025, for 75 days due to construction, with detours in place for joggers and strollers.
Heads Up, Lane Closures on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish Scheduled for Landscaping and Maintenance Work
Alternating lane closures on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish are planned from Nov 24-26 for landscaping and traffic signal work, weather permitting.
Metairie Road Lane Closures Announced for Striping and Signal Upgrades: Plan Your Detours
Metairie Road (LA 611-9) will have alternating lane closures from November 24-26, 2025, for striping and signal upgrades, affecting traffic in both directions.
Belle Chasse Construction Alert Scheduled Lane Closures to Affect LA-23 Traffic
The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project is causing lane closures around Belle Chasse, affecting LA-23 and nearby roads, with planned detours and potential delays for travelers.
West Baton Rouge Alert Full Road Closure on Ernest Wilson Drive Scheduled for Bridge Demolition
The LA DOTD announced a road closure on Ernest Wilson Drive for bridge demolition, affecting traffic on November 24, 2025, from 7 pm to 4 am the next day.
Louisiana DOTD Addresses Disruptions in Truck Permit Portal Amid Cloudflare Outage
The Louisiana DOTD is dealing with service disruptions in its truck permit portal due to a Cloudflare outage, causing delays and increased call volumes for permits.
New Orleans Police Intensify Seat Belt Checks for Thanksgiving Week in "Click It or Ticket" Campaign
NOPD and NHTSA run a "Click It or Ticket" campaign during Thanksgiving to enforce seat belt use; this follows statistics showing high fatality rates in unbelted passengers.












