Press Releases
LANE CLOSURE: CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD
Two lanes (alternating) of southbound Causeway Boulevard near 17th Street will be closed, at night time only, starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024.
WESTBOUND WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE AND U-TURN CLOSURE
The left westbound lane of West Esplanade Avenue, between Edenborn Avenue and Chateau Drive, as well as the westbound to eastbound U-Turn at Chateau Drive will be closed starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024 until 2 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, weather permitting.
EASTBOUND WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE, U-TURN AND RICHLAND AVENUE CLOSURE
The left eastbound lane of West Esplanade Avenue, between Lake Villa Drive and Cleary Avenue, as well as the U-Turn on West Esplanade Avenue, between Richland Avenue and Cleary Avenue, will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, weather permitting.
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR 2024 HURRICANE SEASON
June 1, 2024 officially marked the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. Jefferson Parish officials are urging all residents to stay aware and prepare now to protect their family, friends and property in the event of a major storm or hurricane this year.
JEFFERSON PARISH EARNS NATIONAL ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR ‘MOVE METAIRIE TRACKING FORWARD’ APP
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) recognized Jefferson Parish with an Honor Award for the “Move Metairie Tracking Forward” app.
ROAD CLOSURE: FAGOT AVENUE
Fagot Avenue between Metairie Lawn Drive and Ridgelake Drive will be closed continuously through Thursday, August 15, 2024.
HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR JEFFERSON PARISH ON MEMORIAL DAY
JEFFERSON, LA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Jefferson Parish effective on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Heat index values near 108 degrees are expected in the area.
ROAD CLOSURE: SOUTH LABARRE ROAD AT JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
The north and south bound lanes of South Labarre Road at the intersection of Jefferson Highway will be closed starting at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
All Jefferson Parish Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
LANE CLOSURES: WESTBOUND LAPALCO BOULEVARD
The right lane of westbound Lapalco Boulevard between Lincolnshire Drive and Westwood Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 and Friday, June 17, 2024.