Press Releases

ROAD CLOSURE: RIVER ROAD

Starting Monday, December 13, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., there will be an alternating lane closure on River Road between Plantation Road and Powerline Drive.

EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR IN KENNER TODAY, DEC. 8, 2021

The Jefferson Parish Water Department will be performing an emergency 60” water main repair today, Dec. 8, 2021.

JEFFERSON PARISH RECEIVES WORKPLACE HEALTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Jefferson Parish is a 2021 gold-level recipient of the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index.

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT DEC. 11TH BALLOT

Jefferson Parish will host a virtual informational session on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. (CT) to discuss the millage renewals that residents can expect to see on the ballot for the Dec. 11, 2021 election.

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: CLEARY AVENUE AT RAYNE STREET

The northbound lane of Cleary Ave. at Rayne St. is currently closed due to a failed sewerage manhole and to replace concrete slab around the manhole. 

ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING/VACCINATION SITE CLOSED DEC. 3, 2021

The Alario Center COVID-19 testing/vaccination site will be closed today, Dec. 3, 2021 and will re-open tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FINAL PASS OF DEBRIS REMOVAL IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF UPPER JEFFERSON PARISH CURRENTLY UNDERWAY

The final pass for curbside collection of Hurricane Ida storm-related debris is now underway and will remain in effect through December 20, 2021.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING TO RESUME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 6

After a three-month suspension due to Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, curbside recycling will resume on Monday, December 6, 2021 in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte.

GRAND ISLE ASSESSES NEED FOR FEMA-FUNDED PRIVATE PROPERTY DEMOLITION PROGRAM

The Town of Grand Isle is currently assessing the need for a possible Hurricane Ida FEMA-funded private property demolition program.

JEFFERSON PARISH ASSESSES NEED FOR FEMA-FUNDED PRIVATE PROPERTY DEMOLITION PROGRAM

Jefferson Parish is currently assessing the need for a possible Hurricane Ida FEMA-funded private property demolition program.