GARYVILLE, La. — Portions of River Road will be contraflow traffic for a few hours during Christmas Eve.
From 6-9 p.m. traffic flow will be restricted to only one lane heading westbound on La. 44 (River Road) starting at Church Street in Garyville. The one-lane traffic control will end at La. 54 in Garyville. All traffic heading eastbound on La. 44 will travel northbound (towards Airline Highway) on La 54.
“We feel this route will increase safety and traffic flow," Sheriff Tregre said. “People planning to attend this event should arrive early, refrain from parking on major surface streets, and use caution when walking along River Road."
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