Press Releases

WEST NAPOLEON ENTRANCE OF LAFRENIERE PARK CLOSED ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the West Napoleon entrance of Lafreniere Park will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m., due to the pouring of concrete for a new parking area.

ROAD CLOSURE: ST. GEORGE AVENUE AT PONTCHARTRAIN ROAD

Starting Friday, September 16, 2022 at 9 a.m., southbound St. George Avenue will be closed at Pontchartrain Road.

ROAD CLOSURE: SOUTHBOUND CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD

Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022, the southbound lanes of Causeway Boulevard between Roman Street and the Airline Drive traffic circle will be closed on a continuous basis.

ROAD CLOSURE: INTERSECTION OF KAWANEE AVENUE AND LIME STREET

Starting Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 9 a.m., all lanes in both directions will be closed at the intersection of Kawanee Avenue and Lime Street in Metairie.

ROAD CLOSURE: NORTHBOUND CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD

Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022, the northbound lanes of Causeway Blvd., between Airline Dr. traffic circle and Roman St., will be closed on a continuous basis.

JEFFERSON PARISH OPENS 2022 FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2022

Jefferson Parish is pleased to announce the opening of its 2022 First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, which is administered by the Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development in partnership with the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

All Jefferson Parish Government offices, including the Jefferson Parish libraries and the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS), will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

JEFFERSON PARISH TO ENFORCE TARPS ON ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO HELP COMBAT LITTER

Effective today, September 1, 2022, the Jefferson Parish Environmental Affairs Department will enforce tarping loads on commercial vehicles.

JIGSAW PUZZLE EXTRAVAGANZA: TRADE, BUY OR PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST

The Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza, hosted by the East Bank Regional Library, will occur from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

PARC DES FAMILLES CLOSED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON AUG. 31, 2022

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Parc des Familles will be closed due to contractors spraying herbicide throughout the park as part of routine maintenance.