City of New Orleans, LA

01/28/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2025 18:43

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Detour of Westbound Traffic on Leon C. Simon Boulevard for Road Work

January 28, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Detour of Westbound Traffic on Leon C. Simon Boulevard for Road Work

NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday, Jan. 29, starting at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., the Department of Public Works contractor Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC will implement a detour of westbound traffic on Leon C. Simon Boulevard between Franklin Avenue and Elysian Fields Avenue to conduct concrete roadway repairs. The detour route for vehicular traffic, includes Leon C. Simon Boulevard, Franklin Avenue, Allen Toussaint Boulevard and Elysian Fields Avenue (see attached map.) Rouses Shopping Center will be accessible via the Franklin Avenue entrance.

Public safety remains the City's top priority. Traffic control measures will be utilized to guide pedestrians and vehicular traffic safely around the construction area.

This work is part of the DPW774 - 2024 Downman Road / Lincoln Beach Boulevard Improvement Project. Construction on Leon C. Simon is planned to continue within the full project limits, from Press Drive to Elysian Fields Avenue through early 2025. In addition to the removal and replacement of concrete roadway panels, improvements include sidewalk, ADA ramp, and curb repairs.

For more information, please visit www.nola.gov/dpwprojects. For inquiries, please contact the Department of Public Works at 504-658-8000 or via email at dpwimprovementprojects2024@nola.gov.

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