Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER

Due to the anticipated inclement weather, all Jefferson Parish libraries, Head Start and Early Head Start Centers, JPRD parks and playgrounds will close at 11:30 a.m. today, January 8, 2024.

RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON PARISH, LAFITTE REMINDED ABOUT CHANGES TO CURBSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

As a reminder, changes to garbage and recycling collection for residents and businesses in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte took effect January 1, 2024 as the parish transitions to new service providers.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

All Jefferson Parish Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of the New Year holiday.

JEFFERSON PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING GUIDELINES

Residents of Unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte are reminded to recycle their Christmas trees in an effort to help fight coastal erosion.

LANE CLOSURE: TRANSCONTINENTAL DRIVE

Starting Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9 a.m., one northbound lane of Transcontinental Dr., between W. Metairie Ave. and Veterans Blvd., will be closed.

RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON PARISH, LAFITTE TO EXPERIENCE CHANGES IN CURBSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION STARTING JAN. 1, 2024

Starting January 1, 2024, residents and businesses in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte will experience changes to garbage and recycling collection as the parish transitions to new service providers.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON FRIDAY, DEC. 22 AND MONDAY, DEC. 25 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

All Jefferson Parish Government offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

LANE CLOSURE: PATRIOT STREET

Starting Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7 a.m., the eastbound lane of Patriot St., between Barataria Blvd. and Avenue F, will be closed.

EMERGENCY REPAIR TO TRAIN TRACK ON NINE MILE POINT ROAD

Nine Mile Point Rd., between the Westbank Expressway and W. Nine Mile Point Rd., will be closed due to an emergency repair to the train track.

LANE CLOSURE: NORTH CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD AT WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE

Starting Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9 a.m., the right lane of southbound North Causeway Blvd. at West Esplanade Ave. will be closed.