Jennifer Van Vrancken

Current Jefferson Parish Council At-Large, Division A

Former Councilwoman, District 5 (2016-2023)

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[Jennifer Van Vrancken @JennVanVJP]

LANE CLOSURE
Causeway Boulevard overpass at Veterans Memorial Boulevard

One lane will be closed 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday, July 20–Friday, July 31, 2026, for bridge inspection, weather permitting. Motorists should use available lanes.

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Funding provided by the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant, which is administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in collaboration with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission.

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Join the Jefferson Community Band on Thu, July 16, for a free concert celebrating 250 Years of American Music, which inspired and united generations of Americans. Enjoy beloved selections from Sousa, spirituals, Louis Armstrong, Gershwin, Bernstein, and Broadway favorites.

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LANE CLOSURE
North Causeway Boulevard at 6th Street

One north-to-west left-turn lane on North Causeway and one westbound lane on 6th Street will be closed 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 14–10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, for pipe installation and repair under the roadway.

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Recycling closed Saturday; resumes Saturday, July 11, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. at 700 David Dr., Metairie and 6440 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero (weather permitting).

For more information, call the Department of Environmental Affairs at [phone].

[Jennifer Van Vrancken @JennVanVJP]

JP GARBAGE REMINDER:
No curbside garbage collection on Saturday (7/4) for residents of unincorporated JP and the Town of Jean Lafitte. No make-up day; Saturday routes will be collected Wednesday (7/8).

Parish Landfill and drop-off sites closed Saturday; reopen Sunday (7/5). ⬇️

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Jefferson Parish Transit will operate Saturday service on Friday.

Uncle Sam Jam, a free festival with local and national acts and fireworks, takes place Friday, July 3, at Lafreniere Park. More at https://t.co/G2RTNhLCVO.

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JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES
SERVICE CHANGES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

No curbside garbage collection SAT (7/4) for unincorporated JP and the Town of Jean Lafitte. Next pickup for regular Saturday routes is WED (7/8).
Parish landfill & drop-off sites closed SAT (7/4), reopen SUN (7/5)

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All JP libraries, the JPAWS Adoption Center, and JPRD parks, programs and playgrounds will be closed FRI and SAT and reopen SUN (7/5).
(Lafreniere Park, Parc des Familles and the JPRD Pickleball Complex are excluded.)
Lafreniere Park will open at 3PM FRI and close at 6PM SAT.

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Low-level aerial spraying for mosquito control is scheduled over parts of Metairie tomorrow (Saturday, June 27, 2026) from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The spray area is near Lafreniere Park, bounded by I-10, Airline Highway, Transcontinental Drive, and David Drive.

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Reminder: Curbside garbage collection will occur as scheduled on Friday, June 19, for unincorporated JP and the Town of Jean Lafitte. All drop-off sites and the landfill will remain open. Free recycling drop-off for JP residents on Saturday, 6/20, at Metairie and Marrero sites.

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Reminder: JP Government offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Below are additional closures, service changes, and reminders:

View news release: https://t.co/hi8UIt72Tc

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Heads up! Causeway Boulevard (between West Napoleon Ave and Airline Dr) will have nightly lane closures from 8 p.m.–5 a.m., Tue., May 26–Thu., May 28, 2026. Motorists should use the available lane. Crews will be installing temporary lane striping.

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🚧 LANE CLOSURE
Transcontinental Drive (between Veterans Memorial Blvd & West Esplanade Ave):
one northbound and one southbound lane closed 9 a.m. Wed, May 27 to 5 p.m. Tue, June 30, 2026, for curb replacement and asphalt resurfacing. Use available lanes.

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As a reminder, curbside garbage collection will take place as scheduled on Monday, May 25.

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🚧 LANE CLOSURE
Transcontinental Drive — between West Napoleon Ave and West Metairie Ave

Southbound lanes closed May 26 through Oct 22, 2026. Rerouted traffic will use the northbound lanes allowing two-way traffic. Closure for installation of a liner to regional sewer force main