Press Releases

LANE CLOSURES: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE & PAPWORTH AVENUE

Starting Thursday, September 17, 2020, the right eastbound lane of W. Esplanade Ave. and the southbound lane of Papworth Ave. will be closed.

JEFFERSON TRANSIT USES NANOSEPTIC AND UVC LIGHTS TO DISINFECT BUSES

Jefferson Transit (JeT) is using nanotechnology-powered self-cleaning “skins” to cover high-touch surfaces on the buses, in addition to PURO, which is new ultraviolet disinfection system that uses UVC light to help fight against viruses and bacteria.

FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN JEFFERSON PARISH THIS WEEK

JEFFERSON, LA – The Alario Center COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will reopen on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 and will remain open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily (except Sundays).

JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 AND JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED

JEFFERSON, LA
 – All Jefferson Parish buildings will reopen on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. This includes the Joseph S. Yenni Building, the General Government Building, Jefferson Parish Credit Union, Jefferson Parish libraries and all Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation parks and activities.

JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PREPARES FOR HURRICANE SALLY

JEFFERSON, LA – The Jefferson Parish Administration, along with the Emergency Management and Public Works Departments, continue to closely monitor Hurricane Sally and are ready to respond accordingly.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 SUSPENDED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM SALLY

JEFFERSON, LA – All curbside garbage and recycling services are cancelled on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 due to Tropical Storm Sally.

JEFFERSON PARISH CALLS FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE, LOWER LAFITTE, CROWN POINT AND BARATARIA DUE TO TROPICAL STORM SALLY

JEFFERSON PARISH, LA – Mayor of Jean Lafitte Tim Kerner, Jr. and Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng have issued a mandatory evacuation for the town of Jean Lafitte, Lower Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria due to Tropical Storm Sally.

JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM SALLY

JEFFERSON, LA – Tropical Storm Sally is expected to strengthen to hurricane intensity and impact the Jefferson Parish area.

LANE CLOSURE: TRANSCONTINENTAL DRIVE

Starting Monday, September 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., the right northbound lane of Transcontinental Dr., approximately 300’ north from Park Dr. N., will be closed daily until 3:00 p.m.